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What is Cool Browser?

The Cool Browser application claims to be a legitimate Internet browser designed to deliver faster Internet browsing, protect users' privacy, and provide them with online anonymity. This software is identical to its previous version - Speed Browser.

Both versions may initially seem legitimate and useful, however, as with Speed Browser, Cool Browser is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are a number of reasons for these negative associations. Cool Browser often installs on systems without users' permission, and furthermore, after successful infiltration, the app modifies browser settings, tracks Internet browsing activity, and delivers unwanted ads.

What is ArcadeTwist?

The ArcadeTwist browser extension supposedly allows users to download and play a large variety of addictive flash games. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, ArcadeTwist is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This extension is often distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' and is one reason for these negative associations. Bundling is a way to stealthily install third party applications together with regular software, and therefore, ArcadeTwist often infiltrates systems without users' consent.

Following installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, ArcadeTwist generates various advertisements such as coupon, pop-up, banner, and in-text ads. Clicking these advertisements may cause high-risk computer infections, since most redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content.

What is ArcadeYum?

The ArcadeYum website contains hundreds of addictive Flash games - "ArcadeYum is an exciting gaming portal that offers thousands of free games. ArcadeYum does not require registration and never requires a credit card or any payment from our players." 

Although these games are free, to access the 'Premium' section, users must install the official ArcadeYum application. At first glance, this app may seem legitimate, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

ArcadeYum occasionally installs on computers without users' permission, which is one of the reasons for these negative associations. Furthermore, following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, ArcadeYum tracks Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is Record Page?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Record Page is a bogus browser add-on claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by providing features such as coupons and comparison shopping. Some users may find Record Page legitimate and useful, however, this browser extension is classed as adware.

One of the reasons for this negative association is a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software) employed to distribute this add-on.

After installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox without users' consent, Record Page delivers intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, coupon, search, etc. Clicking these, and other advertisements generated by this plug-in, can redirect you to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to high-risk computer infection.

What is eoRezo?

The eoRezo company provides four different applications: eoClock, eoMeteo (a weather forecasting app), eoNet (a network traffic monitoring app), and eoSudoku (a Sudoku game). Some users may believe these applications are legitimate and useful, however, apps developed by eoRezo are categorized as adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - rogue applications often infiltrate systems without users' permission. Furthermore, they display intrusive online advertisements and track Internet browsing-related information.

What is HighlightSearches?

HighlightSearches is a deceptive browser add-on claiming to enable users to navigate to the next website page without scrolling to the bottom - "HighlighSearches allows you to get to the next page faster. You don't need to scroll all the way down anymore, just click on the arrow on the right side of the screen and you're off to the next page."

On initial inspection, some users may find this plug-in legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). HighlightSearches often installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission and this is one of the reasons for these negative associations.

Furthermore, this app collects various software and hardware information and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is safebrowsesearch.com?

Safebrowsesearch.com is a deceptive website that can supposedly be used as a browser default search engine and homepage.

According to the developers, this site enhances the Internet browsing experience by displaying advanced search results - "..our mission is to create a differentiated search experience by delivering high quality,curated results and organizing content into categories."

This website is distributed together with a false Internet browser called Internet Quick Access, which may seem legitimate and useful to some users.

What is Rapid Media Converter?

Rapid Media Converter is presented as a tool to enable easy conversion of various audio and video file types. This functionality may appear useful, however, be aware that Rapid Media Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or an adware application.

The developers (Howard software Limited) employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to distribute this dubious application. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute bogus applications together with regular software, and therefore, users risk inadvertently installing Rapid Media Converter during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) Rapid Media Converter displays various intrusive advertisements that usually redirect to dubious websites containing infectious content. Clicking these ads exposes your computer to risk of infection.

What is RadPlayer?

RadPlayer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to perform web searches and listen to music and radio stations. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that this browser add-on is categorized as adware. 

RadPlayer 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' permission. Following successful infiltration, this rogue application generates intrusive online advertisements (including banner, pop-up/under, in-text, etc.) that may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What are SASA ads?

SASA ads are generated by an application called Adblocker, which claims to significantly enhance the Internet browsing experience by blocking pop-up advertisements while browsing the Internet. Although some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, adblocker is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - adblocker often infiltrates computer systems without users' permission. Furthermore, after successful installation, adblocker displays intrusive online advertisements and collects personally identifiable information.