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What is YellowSend?

YellowSend presents itself as a legitimate application allowing users to share their files without any limitations - "Sending files was never so easy. Just shake all the files, pictures, videos, to YellowSend window, specify the recipient(s) and let us do the rest. They will receive it all."

By promising these features, developers aim to trick users into believing that YellowSend is legitimate software, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is DynamicWPaper?

According to the developers, DynamicWPaper varies computer appearances by continually changing desktop wallpapers - "DynamicWPaper picks for you the best dynamic wallpaper apps to make you feel like your desktop or computer is renewed daily."

Some users may believe that this functionality is legitimate and useful, however, DynampicWPaper is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are a number reasons for these negative associations including stealth installation without users' consent. Once installed, DynamicWPaper generates intrusive advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is ZiperFly?

Developers present ZiperFly as a great tool to compress and extract various files - "Zip and unzip your files instantly with Ziperfly , This all in one zip software lets you compress and unzip a number of key file formats."

Although ZiperFly may seem to be a useful application, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware, since it infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and gathers various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Catered to You?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Catered to You is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling a variety of useful 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 Catered to You product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

At first glance, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Catered to You is considered to be an adware-type potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reason for these negative associations is stealth installation - Catered to You infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, it generates intrusive third party advertisements and collects information regarding users' Internet browsing habits.

What is SaveDeals?

SaveDeals is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to save time and money by delivering coupons and displaying special deals/discounts available on various online stores. Some users may believe that this application is legitimate and useful, however, SaveDeals is categorized as adware.

After infiltrating systems without users' permission, SaveDeals generates a variety of intrusive online advertisements and collects information related to Internet browsing activity.

What is WhiteWindow?

WhiteWindow presents itself as a legitimate and useful application that improves the Internet browsing experience in various ways. In fact, these claims are false, since this app is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are several reasons for these negative associations.

Firstly, WhiteWindow usually infiltrates systems without users' consent, and furthermore, it continually monitors Internet browsing activity, collects various user/system information, and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Content Defender?

Content Defender (created by Artex management S.A.) is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to protect computers from malicious content - "Content Defender is a tool created to protect your PC against unwanted and malicious content. Our development team worked hard to provide you with most actual content protection system."

Although these claims may trick some users into believing that Content Defender is a legitimate and useful app, it is categorized as adware.

This potentially unwanted program (PUP) usually infiltrates systems without users' consent. Following successful installation, Content Defender displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Treasure Track?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Treasure Track is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons, enabling 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 Treasure Track product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Treasure Track is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it usually infiltrates systems without users' permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Shop with Boost?

Created by Verti Technology Group Inc, the Shop with Boost browser add-on displays coupon ads when visiting online shopping websites such as Amazon, Kmart, eBay, Expedia, Dell, etc.

This browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. While this functionality may seem legitimate (the add-on claims to help users compare products and prices while they shop online), this browser plug-in is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are several issues with Boost: it often installs on computers without users' consent; it uses a software marketing method called 'bundling', and; this add-on tracks users' Internet browsing activity and may sell this information to third parties.

What is BlockAndSurf?

Created by Revizer Technologies Ltd, the Block and Surf (Block-N-Surf) browser add-on claims to hold a database of many black list domains, which potentially keeps children safe on the web by preventing viewing of adult content websites.

The software is developed to work with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, and while its initiative to protect children is valid, this application has some downsides.

For example, it displays unwanted online ads including banners, “pop-ups”, “pop-unders", sponsored links, coupons, deals, shopping comparison, content suggestions, and other online advertisements, which computer users may find difficult to remove.

Another downside of the BlockAndSurf app is that it tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording IP addresses, MAC addresses, hardware information, geolocations, default search providers, web pages visited, and other information.

This information can be personally identifiable, and therefore, the presence of this add-on on your system may lead to serious privacy issues and identity theft. Users wishing to protect children online should opt for trusted antivirus and anti-spyware programs (with parental controls).

Inadvertent applications installation can occur when users install free software downloaded from the Internet. BlockAndSurf is ad-supported and may be bundled with free software for monetization purposes.