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What is Express Media Converter?

Express Media Converter is presented as a legitimate app allowing conversion of various file formats - "Express 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."

These false claims are used to trick users into believing that Express Media Converter is a legitimate program, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating the system, Express Media Converter tracks Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive advertisements.

What is Super Media Converter?

The Super Media Converter application claims to provide file format conversion features - "Super 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."

These fake promises are used to trick users into believing that Super Media Converter is a legitimate application, however, this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Following successful installation, Super Media Converter continually monitoring users' Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is DNSBlock?

The DNSBlock application claims to protect users from various Internet infections and threats. Many users believe that this program is legitimate and useful, however, DNSBlock is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the behavior exhibited by this adware, which includes stealth installation and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is Temperature Scout?

Temperature Scout is a deceptive application developed by Web Rodeo Inc, which claims to provides users with the latest weather forecast information - "Get local temperatures, weather information and instant alerts right from your computer".

On initial inspection, this app may appear legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP). After stealth infiltration, Temperature Scout generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is search.realcoolmoviessearch.com?

Search.realcoolmoviessearch.com is a deceptive website that supposedly improves Internet searching by generating the most relevant results.

This website is promoted using deceptive software installers that hijack Internet browsers and modify their settings. After the system is updated, users' Internet browsing activity is continually monitored and they are continually redirected to the search.realcoolmoviessearch.com website.

What is Pick Your Wallpapers?

This application claims to allow users to search a huge database of desktop wallpapers - "Welcome to the best wallpaper collection on the net! We have scoured the web for as many high-quality desktop and mobile backgrounds and wallpapers for your computer or device as we can find!"

Some users may find this app useful, however, Pick Your Wallpapers is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), this adware tracks Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive ads.

What is RecommendationBox?

The RecommendationBox application claims to provide features to save time and money while shopping online (for example, comparison shopping, display of coupons and special deals/discounts on various online stores) - "The smartest way to buy online. Discover the best discounts while you are surfing on your favorite sites."

This application may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that RecommendationBox is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This is due to its behavior, which includes stealth installation, display of intrusive ads, and collection of user/system information.

What is CandyBox?

According to the developers, the CandyBox application saves time and money while shopping online. Many users believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, CandyBox is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are a number of reasons for these negative associations including stealth installation - CandyBox often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, this app monitors users' Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive advertisements.

What is search.mytelevisionxp.com?

The My Television XP application supposedly allows users to watch various television channels, online videos, and other similar media free of charge. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, My Television XP is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application is designed to infiltrate systems without user's permission. After successful infiltration, My Television XP modifies the Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is search.mygamesxp.com?

According to the developers, My Games XP allows users to play various arcade games. These fake promises are used to trick users into believing that this is a legitimate and useful app.

In fact, My Games XP is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application usually infiltrates systems without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, My Games XP collects information relating to users' Internet browsing habits and modifies browser settings.