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What is Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter?

The Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter application claims to provide the following features: YouTube video download, video file format conversion, quality optimization, and other functions.

These features may trick some users into believing that Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter is legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Once Solid YouTube Downloader and Converter stealthily infiltrates systems (using a deceptive software marketing method called bundling), it displays various online advertisements. Furthermore, this app may track users' Internet browsing activity.

What is VLC Addon?

VLC Addon is a rogue browser add-on that claims to be related to VLC media player. The non-profit organization, VideoLAN, is not related to this bogus browser extension - it is developed by cyber criminals. Research shows that cyber criminals exploit the name of this legitimate software to trick Internet users into installing a rogue browser plug-in.

After successful infiltration, the plug-in generates intrusive ads (Ads not by this site and Nav-links) and tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording various personal information. Having this add-on installed on your system can result in malware infections and privacy issues.

What is Cinem Plus?

Cinem Plus is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly enhances the Internet browsing experience by improving the quality of online videos. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Cinem Plus is classed as adware.

This negative association is made due to rogue behavior exhibited by this PUP. After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Cinem Plus displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is BetterBrowse?

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

These claims may trick some users into believing that BetterBrowse is legitimate and useful, however, be aware that it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to rogue behavior exhibited by BetterBrowse.

This application infiltrates systems without users' permission, displays intrusive online advertisements, and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is looksafesearch.com?

The Looksafesearch.com browser hijacker infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) through free software downloads. Developers of this browser settings-changing adware use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', thus, many computer users install this plugin inadvertently without their consent.

While looksearch add-on promises to protect users' Internet browsing from malware and phishing, in fact, it is a useless program, which adds no real value.

Following successful infiltration, this browser hijacker assigns the browser homepage and default search engine settings to looksafesearch.com.

At time of research, this site redirected users to Yahoo!, a legitimate Internet search engine, however, users should be aware that the developers of this deceptive browser plugin are able to redirect looksafesearch.com to other malicious websites at any time. Therefore, it is dangerous to have this browser hijacker installed on your Internet browser/s.

What is hp.myway.com?

The InternetSpeedUtility toolbar is developed by Mindspark Interactive Network and claims to allow users to test their Internet download and upload speeds. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, this toolbar is considered to be a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

The main reason for these negative associations is stealth installation - InternetSpeedUtility infiltrates systems/browsers without users' permission. Following installation, Internet browser settings are modified and users' Internet browsing activity is potentially monitored.

What is sweet-page.com?

The sweet-page.com browser hijacker was created by a company called Wify Technology Limited. This browser settings-changing adware infiltrates Internet browsers via free software downloads and assigns the browser homepage and default search engine fields to sweet-page.com.

What is search.myway.com?

The Search.myway.com website is developed by Mindspark Interactive Network. This page claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying advanced search results and providing access to the most popular social networks/websites (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.)

While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful to some users, it is categorized as a browser hijacker and an unwanted program.

There are a number of reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, this browser hijacker infiltrates the system without users' permission using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' or via intrusive pop-up ads. Secondly, it causes unwanted browser redirects, modifies browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Cinema-Plus?

Created by Bright circle investments Ltd, the Cinema-Plus browser plug-in claims to enhance the YouTube experience by turning 'lights off' (enabling users to adjust computer screen lights) when watching online videos.

While some computer users may find this functionality useful, the Cinema-Plus add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application, since it infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Computer users often install Cinema-Plus inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is Smart AD?

Smart AD advertisements are displayed by two different adware applications - MovieDea and Games Desktop. Both claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience in an attempt to give the impression of legitimate and useful software. In fact, they are categorized as potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

MovieDea and Games Desktop infiltrate systems during installation of regular apps, display intrusive online ads, and track Internet browsing activity.