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What is Storm Alert?

Developed by Rational Thought Solutions, Storm Alert is a rogue browser extension claiming to warn users of forthcoming storms. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Storm Alert is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with chosen software) to install Storm Alert on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Storm Alert generates various intrusive online advertisements that include (but are not limited to) text, banner, pop-up/pop-under, in-text and interstitial ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is search.mysportsxp.com?

Identical to My Weather XP, My Maps XP, and a number of other dubious apps, My Sports XP is a browser hijacker claiming to allow users to watch sports on various streaming sites free of charge - "Watch Live Coverage of Sports Online with easy access to your favorite TV streaming sites." 

These fake promises often trick users to install, since they are unaware that My Sports XP infiltrates systems without permission. In addition, the app modifies web browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings, continually tracks Internet browsing activity, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is DesktopNews?

According to the developers, DesktopNews is a legitimate application that brings all the latest world news directly to the desktop - "DesktopNews Gadget is the easiest way for you to stay update with what is happening in the world." 

On initial inspection, this app might seem legitimate, however, DesktopNews is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the rogue behavior of DesktopNews, which includes stealth installation, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and display of intrusive online advertisements.

What is Price Master?

Price Master supposedly saves time and money while shopping online by providing coupons, notifying users about special deals/discounts available on various online stores, and enabling functionality such as comparison shopping.

Many users believe this app to legitimate and useful, however, due to its rogue behavior, Price Master is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Price Master infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and continually tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is iStreamLite?

iStreamLite is presented as a legitimate application allowing users to download various online streaming videos - "Download streaming videos directly to your desktop".

Initially, this functionality might appear useful, however, be aware that due to its rogue behavior, iStreamLite is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and collects information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is GoHD?

The GoHD browser extension claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by improving YouTube video quality. GoHD, however, is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by GoHD to install on Internet browsers together with other software and without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, GoHD generates intrusive online advertisements and diminishes browser performance.

What is search.youremailcenter.com?

Your Email Center is a browser-hijacking program identical to Your Maps Now, My Coupons XP, My Weather XP, and a number of other potentially unwanted programs (PUP). 

These programs claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling various 'useful' features (for example, quick access to e-mails, weather forecast, etc.) Fake promises delivered by Your Email Center are simply attempts to trick users to install.

Although this app may seem legitimate, be aware that Your Email Center modifies browser settings, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is start.iminent.com?

The Start Web (or MyAllSearch) toolbar is a browser add-on created by Iminent and distributed by various free software download websites. This plug-in claims to enhance users' social networking experience by enabling emoticons and smileys. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Although functionality added by Iminent toolbar may seem legitimate, this toolbar is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it installs without users' consent and modifies browser settings by assigning the homepage and default search engine fields to Start.iminent.com

What is Internet Cupom?

According to the developers, Internet Cupom saves time and money by providing coupons, displaying special deals/discounts available on various online stores, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar functionality.

On initial inspection, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, Internet Cupom is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This is due to Internet Cupom's behavior, which includes stealth installation, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is search.wowmusix.com?

Search.wowmusix.com is a deceptive website claiming to allow users to play various music and improve the Internet search experience by displaying the most relevant search results - "With wowMusix Start you can play albums of your favourites artists and gives you easy and unlimited access to music, for free." 

On initial inspection, search.wowmusix.com may not appear to differ from any other regular search websites, however, this site is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that modify Internet browsers. Furthermore, search.wowmusix.com tracks Internet browsing activity.