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What is 22Apple.com?

The 22Apple.com website was created by Hong Kong Banyan Tree Technology Co. Ltd. This site offers users shortcuts to various popular websites (such as Facebook, Gmail, Twitter, etc.) and a search bar, which uses a customized Yahoo! search engine.

Whilst on initial inspection 22Apple.com appears legitimate, many computer users report that they are directed to this website unwillingly - their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla FireFox) redirect them to 22Apple.com

Note that these redirects are not related to virus or malware infections - redirects to this website are a consequence of free software installation. Many freeware developers and download websites bundle their downloads with unwanted browser extensions, which cause redirect issues such as this.

What is Coupish?

Coupish is a browser add-on developed by Ginyas. This plug-in displays coupon ads when computer users visit online shopping websites such as Walmart, Amazon, etc. Whilst these browser extensions may seem useful, they are often installed on users' systems without their consent. As a result of this behavior, they are categorized as adware.

Many Internet users report that they have installed the Coupish browser add-on inadvertently and prefer to shop online without add-ons.

Coupish is not technically a computer virus or malware, however, unwilling installation of this browser add-on is caused by freeware downloads. Commonly, free software developers bundle their freeware with unwanted browser extensions such as this in order to monetize their downloads.

What is AddLyrics?

The AddLyrics browser extension promises to locate and add lyrics to any song viewed by users on YouTube. Whilst this functionality appears useful, computer users should not install this browser add-on, since it is adware.

When AddLyrics is installed on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla FireFox), this malicious browser plug-in causes "Ads not by this site" (unwanted ads) and generates unwanted pop-up ads each time a new browser tab is opened.

What is Lucky Savings?

Lucky Savings is a browser extension developed by 215 Apps (Excellent Apps), who claim that the add-on helps users save time and money whilst shopping online. While some Internet users see this extension as useful, many report that Lucky Savings was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox) without their consent.

Note that this browser extension is not related to malware or virus infections, however, the developers use deceptive methods to promote Lucky Savings. Commonly, this browser add-on is installed together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

What is United Kingdom Police?

The United Kingdom Police message blocks computer users' screens, demanding payment of a £100 GBP fine for alleged copyright law violations. This message is a scam created by Cyber criminals who make money from PC users who fall for their trickery and pay the bogus fine.

Note that genuine authorities from the United Kingdom do not use messages such as this to collect fines for any law violations. The names of the Cheshire Police Authority, PCeU, Metropolitan Police, and ICSPA are exploited by cyber criminals to make their fake message appear authentic.

What is FBI Cybercrime Division?

The FBI Cybercrime Division message blocks computer users' screens, stating that the block was applied for alleged illegal download of music and video files. This is a scam - a ransomware infection developed by cyber criminals. In fact, neither the FBI nor the International Cyber Security Protection Alliance has any connection with this message.

No international authorities use screen-blocking messages such as this to collect fines for any law violations. The FBI Cybercrime Division ransomware demands payment of a $300 fine in order to unlock the user's PC, but note that paying this fine is equivalent to sending your money to Cyber criminals - with no guarantee that the computer will be unlocked.

What is Smiley Bar for Facebook?

The Smiley Bar for Facebook browser add-on is developed by Status Winks and adds emoticons to users' Facebook Chat. Whilst this browser add-on may appear useful and harmless, it is categorized as spyware, since when installed, it tracks users' Internet surfing habits and the collated information is sold to third parties.

Commonly, this browser add-on is installed on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

What is Savings App?

The Savings App browser add-on displays coupon ads when computer users visit online shopping websites. This browser extension is developed by 215 Apps (Excellent Apps) and can be downloaded from its homepage or may be installed on users' computers together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Whilst this browser plug-in is not technically a virus or malware, it is categorized as adware, since when installed, it hijacks the Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox) and displays deceptive ads from other websites. The add-on also generates coupon ad pop-ups whenever users visit online shopping websites.

What is System Repair?

System Repair is a fake hard drive scanner that displays fabricated hard disk drive errors with the purpose of scaring PC users into purchasing the full version. When this rogue infiltrates users' computers, it modifies the operating system settings and registry entries, configuring itself to start automatically on each system start-up.

Moreover, System Repair hides users' desktop icons and Start menu entries. These tactics are employed to give the appearance that the system has acquired serious hard drive-related issues. Note that System Repair does not delete computer users' files - it simply hides them.

What is Coupon Buddy?

Coupon Buddy is a browser extension developed by Social Growth Technologies Inc. This browser add-on displays coupon deal ads when computer users visit online shopping websites such as eBay and Amazon.

Coupon Buddy is bundled with Conduit-powered toolbars known to cause unwanted redirects to search.conduit.com or trovi.com, and moreover, these toolbars install additional add-ons (such as Search Protect by Conduit), making it difficult to modify your homepage and default search engine.