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PCandMobileGames Ads

What is PCandMobileGames?

PCandMobileGames claims to be a legitimate desktop and mobile application allowing users to play various games - "Play at the best games on your mobile and desktop with our game recommendation app. Our team of editors will find for you the best games for mobile to desktop. They only thing you have to do is do the play."

These fake promises often trick users into believing that PCandMobileGames is a legitimate and useful program. In fact, PCandMobileGames is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online ads, and collects various system/user information.

   
Fusion Browser Adware

What is Fusion Browser?

Developed by Fusion Browser Media, Fusion Browser is a Chromium-based Internet browser that supposedly provides various useful features such as VPN services, weather forecasts, media players, etc.

- "Experience the simplicity of Fusion’s stylish and intuitive interface with our online interactive tour. Explore the many features of Fusion including; integrated Facebook functionality, streaming music app, free VPN, local weather and a convenient deal finder."

Although these features may seem legitimate and useful, Fusion Browser is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for this negative association is the following behavior: stealth installation, display of advertisements, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and causing unwanted browser redirects.

   
Happy Cloud Adware

What is Happy Cloud?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Happy Cloud is a deceptive browser plug-in offering various 'useful' features that supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience

- "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 Happy Cloud product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Happy Cloud may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The reason for these negative associations is the dubious behavior exhibited by Happy Cloud: stealth installation, displaying of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by Zoomify

What is Zoomify?

The ZoomifyApp application (created by AlgoChord Ltd or Resoft Ltd) infiltrates computers via free software downloads. Internet users often install ZoomifyApp adware inadvertently without their consent when downloading and installing freeware.

At time of research, this browser plug-in was distributed using deceptive freeware 'download clients' and fake downloads (including, for example, fake Java updates or fake Internet browser updates). Developers of this add-on claim that it enhances the Internet browsing experience by enabling convenient online image zooming, PDF conversions, and easy social sharing.

While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that ZoomifyApp is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

   
Search.secure-dm.com Redirect

What is search.secure-dm.com?

The search.secure-dm.com website is distributed by a deceptive browser hijacking app called 'Secure Download Manager'.

According to the developers, this application allows users to download, compress, and decompress various files. These fake promises often trick users into believing that Secure Download Manager is a legitimate and useful app. In fact, it is a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The main reasons for these negative associations are stealth installation, browser settings modification, and information tracking.

   
BeagleBrowser Adware

What is BeagleBrowser?

BeagleBrowser is a dubious, Chromium-based Internet browser claiming to provide the safest and fastest Internet browsing experience - "Beagle is an easy-to-use web browser which create a clean and safe environment for surfing the web."

By offering these features, BeagleBrowser attempts to give the impression of legitimate and useful software, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to rogue behavior exhibited by this browser - stealth installation, information tracking, and display of intrusive online ads.

   
Ads by Shopper For Torch

What is Shopper For Torch?

Shopper For Torch presents itself as a legitimate browser plug-in that supposedly saves time and money by displaying available discounts on various online stores, enabling price comparisons, and other similar functions

- "Shopper For Torch helps you get live price comparison with the products you are viewing online. We cover hundreds of millions of products from dozens of online merchants. simply go to your favorite online store, search for your desired product and Shopper For Torch will locate a better deal for you."

The functionality offered by this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Shopper For Torch is adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - this adware is likely to infiltrate systems without users' consent. Furthermore, it displays various advertisements and monitors Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by Chaos

What is Chaos?

Chaos is an adware application that infiltrate systems without users' consent. Some users may believe this application is harmless, however, Chaos is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following successful infiltration, Chaos displays intrusive online ads (usually marked as 'ads by Chaos') and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

   
WebSpeed Adware

What is WebSpeed?

Developed by Jamboz, WebSpeed is a dubious browser plug-in claiming to allow users to easily test their Internet connection speeds. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that WebSpeed is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Jamboz to install this PUP on browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, WebSpeed delivers various intrusive online advertisements including search, in-text, and targeted ads. Clicking advertisements delivered by WebSpeed is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

   
RaaS Ransomware

What is RaaS?

RaaS is ransomware or, specifically, a ransomware creation tool allowing cyber criminals to create ransomware by taking a few simple steps. Users enter their BitCoin address, and the payment they wish the ransomware to demand from the victims. The remaining work is performed by the developers of RaaS ransomware.

In exchange for 20% of the received payments, developers collect and validate payments, deliver decryptors, and send funds to users of the ransomware kit. The entire affiliation system is hosted on the TOR network.

   

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