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What is Simple Media Player?

Simple Media Player is a deceptive application claiming to be a high-end video player. The promised features (superb quality, high resolution, etc.) often trick users into believing that this app is legitimate and useful, however, Simple Media Player is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The reason for these negative associations is Simple Media Player's behavior, which includes stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is MapsWorld?

Developed by Future Date Technology, the MapsWorld application supposedly allows users to search online for travel directions - "MapsWorld is the BEST directions and maps utility available on the web. After downloading (which only takes a few seconds), MapsWorld is available online for convenient reference. Use it to find accurate street maps, local traffic conditions, aerial and satellite street views and more".

Some users may believe that MapsWorld is legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration of the system and Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), MapsWorld displays intrusive advertisements and collects various user/system data.

What is CinemaP?

Identical to Cinem Plus, Cinema Plus, Cinema Now, and a number of other apps, CinemaP is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve online video quality - "CinemaP - Get a Better Online Video Experience".

CinemaP supposedly improves the Internet browsing experience, and this functionality may seem useful to some users, however, it is categorized as adware. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' permission; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) collection of various Internet browsing-related data.

What is Hybrid Browser?

Hybrid Browser is presented as a legitimate Internet browser that provides various useful features including system protection from various malicious attacks - "Not only do we keep you safe we also reward you the more searches you make the more credits you earn these credits can be cashed it for vouchers at leading online stores."

Some users may believe that Hybrid Browser is a useful app, however, this application is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Hybrid Browser commonly infiltrates systems without users' consent, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Safe Browsing?

Safe Browsing is a deceptive application claiming to improve Internet browsing safety by blocking various malicious attacks - "Safe Browsing This browser application is designed to secure your browser, while surfing the internet".

Some users may believe that this app is legitimate and useful, however, Safe Browsing is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - Safe Browsing infiltrates systems without users' permission.

After successful installation, this adware delivers intrusive online advertisements and gathers various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Simple Media Converter ?

Simple Media Converter is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) presenting itself as a professional file format conversion tool - "Simple media converter is a professional audio file converter for Windows that makes converting files fun, fast and easy! Simply drop your file into the converter and click convert! We currently support the following file types: Mp3, FLV, MP4, MPG, WAV, AVI, OGG, M4A, 3GP."

Some users may believe that Simple Media Converter is a legitimate application, however, this app is classed as adware. Simple Media Converter infiltrates systems without users' permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and continually tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Fast Media Converter?

Fast Media Converter is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly offers a file format converting feature - "Fast media converter is a professional audio file converter for Windows that makes converting files fun, fast and easy! Simply drop your file into the converter and click convert!"

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Fast Media Converter is categorized as adware. There are a number of reasons for this negative association. Firstly, Fast Media Converter infiltrates systems without users' consent.

Furthermore, it generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

What is DesktopClock?

DesktopClock is a deceptive application identical to WinClock. Both of these applications are (as the developers state) highly customizable desktop clocks - "Highly customizable Clocks for your desktop with a beautiful set of skins. Enjoy DesktopClock by adding several clocks to your desktop for time zones and different skins and never miss the time."

Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that DesktopClock is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

What is Tiny Media Player?

Tiny Media Player claims to be a light-weight media player that supports various audio and video file formats - "Play music, watch videos and make playlists with ease In one simple install of tiny media player."

Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Tiny Media Player has characteristics of adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). This application infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it tracks users' Internet browsing activity and displays many intrusive online advertisements.

What is Sidebar Dock?

Sidebar Dock is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to create a desktop sidebar and fill it with various shortcuts - "Sidebar Dock is an advanced desktop window based docking station, designed to optimize user performances by giving you access to your favourite sites, applications and news feeds."

These false claims are used to trick users into believing that Sidebar Dock is legitimate. In fact, this application is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the dubious behavior of Sidebar Dock, which includes stealth installation, display of advertisements, and tracking of users' Internet browsing activity.