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What is Twinkle Star?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Twinkle Star is a deceptive application claiming to provide users with coupons, comparison shopping, 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 Twinkle Star product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

These claims can trick some users into believing that Twinkle Star is a legitimate and useful browser plug-in - these are, however, false, since this add-on is categorized as a potentially unwanted (PUP) and adware. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Twinkle displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various system information.

What is Ads Remover?

According to the developers, Ads Remover is a proper browser plug-in that supposedly blocks advertisements displayed by various websites. These fake promises may trick some users into believing that Ads Remover is a legitimate and useful application, however, this browser plug-in is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These negative associations are made since Ads Remover infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online ads, and collects various system information.

What is AllCheapPrice?

AllCheapPrice is a dubious browser add-on that claims to save time and money by displaying various special deals/discounts available on shopping websites and by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other similar features. These functions may seem legitimate and useful, however, AllCheapPrice is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This plug-in is developed to use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, AllCheapPrice generates various intrusive online advertisements that may lead to further high-risk adware or malware infections. For example: banner, pop-up, coupon, and price comparison ads.

What is ZoomApp?

ZoomApp is an adware-type browser plug-in claiming to enable allow users to zoom pages when surfing the Internet. This add-on may seem legitimate and useful, however, ZoomApp is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This negative association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed in ZoomApp adware distribution.

Bundling is a way to install additional applications together with other software, and therefore, many users install this adware inadvertently during download of free software downloadable on freeware download websites.

After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), ZoomApp generates various online advertisements including banner and pop-up ads. Be aware that advertisements generated by PUPs often redirect to dubious websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.

What is PCandMobileGames?

PCandMobileGames claims to be a legitimate desktop and mobile application allowing users to play various games - "Play at the best games on your mobile and desktop with our game recommendation app. Our team of editors will find for you the best games for mobile to desktop. They only thing you have to do is do the play."

These fake promises often trick users into believing that PCandMobileGames is a legitimate and useful program. In fact, PCandMobileGames is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online ads, and collects various system/user information.

What is Fusion Browser?

Developed by Fusion Browser Media, Fusion Browser is a Chromium-based Internet browser that supposedly provides various useful features such as VPN services, weather forecasts, media players, etc.

- "Experience the simplicity of Fusion’s stylish and intuitive interface with our online interactive tour. Explore the many features of Fusion including; integrated Facebook functionality, streaming music app, free VPN, local weather and a convenient deal finder."

Although these features may seem legitimate and useful, Fusion Browser is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for this negative association is the following behavior: stealth installation, display of advertisements, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and causing unwanted browser redirects.

What is Happy Cloud?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Happy Cloud is a deceptive browser plug-in offering various 'useful' features that supposedly improve 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 Happy Cloud product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Happy Cloud may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The reason for these negative associations is the dubious behavior exhibited by Happy Cloud: stealth installation, displaying of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking Internet browsing activity.

What is Zoomify?

The ZoomifyApp application (created by AlgoChord Ltd or Resoft Ltd) infiltrates computers via free software downloads. Internet users often install ZoomifyApp adware inadvertently without their consent when downloading and installing freeware.

At time of research, this browser plug-in was distributed using deceptive freeware 'download clients' and fake downloads (including, for example, fake Java updates or fake Internet browser updates). Developers of this add-on claim that it enhances the Internet browsing experience by enabling convenient online image zooming, PDF conversions, and easy social sharing.

While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that ZoomifyApp is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

What is search.secure-dm.com?

The search.secure-dm.com website is distributed by a deceptive browser hijacking app called 'Secure Download Manager'.

According to the developers, this application allows users to download, compress, and decompress various files. These fake promises often trick users into believing that Secure Download Manager is a legitimate and useful app. In fact, it is a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The main reasons for these negative associations are stealth installation, browser settings modification, and information tracking.

What is BeagleBrowser?

BeagleBrowser is a dubious, Chromium-based Internet browser claiming to provide the safest and fastest Internet browsing experience - "Beagle is an easy-to-use web browser which create a clean and safe environment for surfing the web."

By offering these features, BeagleBrowser attempts to give the impression of legitimate and useful software, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to rogue behavior exhibited by this browser - stealth installation, information tracking, and display of intrusive online ads.