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What is Super Browser?

Super Browser is a deceptive, Chromium-based Internet browser claiming to provide users with the best Internet browsing experience.

While some users may believe that this application is legitimate, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating the system without users' consent, Super Browser displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various user/system information.

What is BrowsrApVs?

Identical to Browser App, OpenXBrowser, Br0wsrAp, and a number of other browser plug-ins, BrowsrApVs is a deceptive browser extension claiming to save time and money while shopping online - "A free & friendly browser app.. That helps you save time & money on your online shopping. We'll help you find attractive offers while you browse your favorite store".

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, BrowsrApVs is categorized as adware and potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following successful infiltration without users' consent, BrowsrApVs displays intrusive online advertisements and gathers various Internet browsing-related information.

What is mystart.myoivu.com?

OIVU is a deceptive application claiming to be a legitimate image viewer - "OIVU is a fast, stable, user-friendly image viewer for pc, laptop, tablet and smartphone, a trademark of MUXING Technology."

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem useful, however, OIVU is a browser hijacking potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating the system, OIVU modifies Internet browser settings and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Free Games Zone?

Free Games Zone is a deceptive browser toolbar that supposedly allows swift access to a wide range of addictive Flash games - "Install FreeGamesZone Add-on and access to all the best games in one click from your browser new tab."

These fake promises are used to trick users into believing that the toolbar is legitimate and useful. In fact, Free Games Zone is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it often installs without users' permission, stealthily modifies browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is MediaPlayVid?

MediaPlayVid is a dubious plug-in identical to MediaPlayerVid, MediaPlayerVids0, Media Player Enhance, and a number of other apps.

MediaPlayVid claims to improve the quality of online videos. On initial inspection, this add-on may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealthily infiltrating Internet browsers, MediaPlayVid displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is FastPlayer?

FastPlayer claims to be a legitimate media player allowing users to play online videos, create playlists, and provide other similar features - "With fast-player you can create your own playlist adding your favorite internet video clips and video or audio stored on your PC!"

Some users may find this application legitimate and useful, however, FastPlayer is categorized as adware and 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 websearch.hotsearches.info?

The websearch.hotsearches.info browser hijacker installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet. After successful infiltration, this adware modifies Internet browser settings including the homepage and default search engine domains.

Furthermore, it installs several browser 'helper objects', which block attempts to roll back these changes. At time of research, this browser hijacker was 'bundled' with free programs and files available for download from free file sharing websites.

Developers of freeware promote this browser hijacker using a deceptive installer, which tricks unsuspecting computer users into installing browser settings-modifying adware together with the free software.

What is iVIDI?

iVIDI is a deceptive browser extension claiming to provide various features (depending on users' geographic locations) to supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience.

The functionality offered may trick some users into believing that this application is legitimate and useful, however, iVIDI is a regular adware-type plug-in categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are a number of reasons for these negative associations.

Firstly, this app often infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, after successful infiltration, it iVIDI displays intrusive online ads (usually marked as 'brought by iVIDI') and collects various user/system information.

What is SaveNewaAppz?

The SaveNewaAppz potentially unwanted program (PUP) infiltrates Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and for this reason, is categorized as adware.

Bundling allows distribution of applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install SaveNewaAppz during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, SaveNewaAppz generates intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, display, pop-under, and in-text ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause further adware or malware infections.

What is SnapSearch?

SnapSearch is a dubious browser extension claiming to provide various useful features (including coupons and comparison shopping) and supposedly enhancing the Internet browsing experience -

"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 SnapSearch product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

By giving these fake promises, SnapSearch aims to give the impression of legitimate and useful software. Despite this, SnapSearch is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware, since it exhibits rogue behavior that includes stealth installation, display of intrusive ads, and monitoring of Internet browsing activity.