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What is hp.myway.com?

Developed by the Mindspark Interactive Network, InboxNow is a deceptive application. It is endorsed as a tool for easy access to email accounts. Although this piece of software may seem legitimate and useful, it is classified as a browser hijacker and PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application).

InboxNow operates by making modifications to browser settings in order to promote hp.myway.com - a fake search engine; due to this, it is considered to be a browser hijacker. Apps are classified as PUAs when they are distributed using questionable methods.

Additionally, presence of InboxNow on systems is a serious privacy concern, as it collects information relating to Internet browsing activity.

What is AdVPN?

AdVPN is an adware-type application claiming to allow use of a free Virtual Private Network (VPN) - "AdVPN - free VPN! Be 100% anonymous on the net with our free VPN client."

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that AdVPN is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reasons for these negative associations are stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is FreeLocalWeather?

FreeLocalWeather is a bogus app claiming to provide users with the latest weather forecasts. Although this application may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that FreeLocalWeather is a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program.

This application infiltrates systems without users' permission, modifies Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is hp.myway.com?

ConvertDocsNow is a deceptive application developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This app supposedly allows users to convert various file formats.

On initial inspection, ConvertDocsNow may appear legitimate and useful; however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and a Potentially Unwanted application (PUA). After ConvertDocsNow successfully infiltrates the system, it modifies browser settings in order to promote a fake search engine, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Cinemax Plus?

Cinemax Plus is an updated version of Cinemax adware. This browser add-on claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by improving the quality of online videos.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Cinemax Plus is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The three main reasons for these negative associations are: stealth installation, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is PackageTracking?

PackageTracking is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to track various shipments, deliveries, etc.

Initially, PackageTracking may seem to be a legitimate and useful app, however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker. After stealthily infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, PackageTracking alters browser settings and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Video Convert?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Video Convert is a deceptive app that supposedly allows users to download and convert various video files.

On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Video Convert is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), modifies browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Dezipper?

Dezipper is a deceptive application that supposedly provides users with file compress/decompress functionality - "Easy file compressions - performed through the Dezipper toolbar and supporting application.". These false claims are used to trick users into believing that Dezipper is a legitimate and useful browser extension.

In fact, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program. Following successful infiltration, Dezipper modifies Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Sonic Search?

Sonic Search is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet search experience by adding an improved website search function to browsers.

While this browser add-on may seem legitimate, be aware that Sonic Search is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application, since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Sonic Search tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Maximum Maker?

Created by a company called SuperWeb LLC, Maximum Maker is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, 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 Maximum Maker product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

On initial inspection, this plug-in may seems legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, tracks Internet browsing activity, and generates intrusive online ads.