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What is ProductivityBoss?

According to the developers, the ProductivityBoss browser toolbar helps to save time and money by finding the most relevant services - "Manage online bill payments to save time and money. Find low gas prices, shorten URLs, look-up addresses & more. Organize your time and get things done faster by planning ahead."

Although some users may find this toolbar legitimate and useful, it is considered to be a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These negative associations are made due to ProductivityBoss's rogue behavior - it infiltrates systems without users' permission, modifies Internet browser settings, and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is V9.com?

V9.com is a popular website, which can be used as a start-page for your Internet browser. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. It is a legitimate website and not related to computer viruses or malware, however, the owners of this website use deceptive promotion techniques to attract web traffic.

Commonly, redirects to V9.com are a consequence of computer users installing various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins to their Internet browsers.

What is MyRadioAccess?

The MyRadioAccess toolbar claims to provide users with direct access to various radio stations, music videos, podcasts, and other related features - "MyRadioAccess - Free Online Radio, Music Videos, Podcasts & More - All from one convenient place on your browser!"

These false claims often trick users into believing that MyRadioAccess is a legitimate browser extension, however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After infiltrating the system, MyRadioAccess modifies browser settings and monitors Internet browsing activity.

What is Blazer Deals?

According to the developers (SuperWeb LLC), Blazer Deals is a legitimate browser extension that will improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features

- "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices. We've combined all of our great ideas into the Blazer Deals product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Initially, this functionality may seem useful, however, Blazer Deals is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are a number of reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation, display of intrusive advertisements, and monitoring of Internet browsing activity.

What is MyNewsGuide?

MyNewsGuide is a deceptive toolbar that supposedly allows users to access local news and weather forecasts - "Download the MyNewsGuide Toolbar to get instant access to local news and weather results."

On initial inspection, this browser extension may appear legitimate and useful, however, MyNewsToolbar is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. These negative associations are made due to MyNewsGuide's rogue behavior - stealth installation, unwanted browser redirects, and information tracking.

What is MetroHotspot?

MetroHotspot is a deceptive browser toolbar that supposedly helps users to find certain services (car rental, housing, etc.) - "Access eBay Classifieds, Oodle, Locanto and more for jobs, cars, housing and other deals. Find deals and services in your area with fast access to LivingSocial, Coupons.com, SmartSource.com and more. Get dining recommendations and local events from TripAdvisor, Seamless, Yelp and more."

At first glance, the functionality offered by MetroHotspot may appear legitimate and useful, however, this browser toolbar is considered to be a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Stealth installation, modification of Internet browser settings, and tracking of Internet browsing activity are the main reasons for these negative associations.

What is Twinkle Star?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Twinkle Star is a deceptive application claiming to provide users with coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar functionality - "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices. We've combined all of our great ideas into the Twinkle Star product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

These claims can trick some users into believing that Twinkle Star is a legitimate and useful browser plug-in - these are, however, false, since this add-on is categorized as a potentially unwanted (PUP) and adware. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Twinkle displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various system information.

What is Ads Remover?

According to the developers, Ads Remover is a proper browser plug-in that supposedly blocks advertisements displayed by various websites. These fake promises may trick some users into believing that Ads Remover is a legitimate and useful application, however, this browser plug-in is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These negative associations are made since Ads Remover infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online ads, and collects various system information.

What is AllCheapPrice?

AllCheapPrice is a dubious browser add-on that claims to save time and money by displaying various special deals/discounts available on shopping websites and by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other similar features. These functions may seem legitimate and useful, however, AllCheapPrice is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This plug-in is developed to use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, AllCheapPrice generates various intrusive online advertisements that may lead to further high-risk adware or malware infections. For example: banner, pop-up, coupon, and price comparison ads.

What is ZoomApp?

ZoomApp is an adware-type browser plug-in claiming to enable allow users to zoom pages when surfing the Internet. This add-on may seem legitimate and useful, however, ZoomApp is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This negative association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed in ZoomApp adware distribution.

Bundling is a way to install additional applications together with other software, and therefore, many users install this adware inadvertently during download of free software downloadable on freeware download websites.

After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), ZoomApp generates various online advertisements including banner and pop-up ads. Be aware that advertisements generated by PUPs often redirect to dubious websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.