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What is Great Find?

The Great Find application claims to save time and money by providing discounts in various commercial spheres (for example, online stores, travel and insurance services, etc.) - "Software features may include, without limitation, browser extensions, tools and applications for web browsing, text referencing, social media, website ratings and reviews, coupons and comparison shopping for various products and services, including travel and insurance services, and a variety of e-commerce merchandise."

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Great Find is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application often infiltrates the system during installation of regular software, which is one of the reasons for such negative associations.

Furthermore, Great Find displays a number of intrusive online advertisement types and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is OptiSpace?

OptiSpace supposedly improves the Internet browsing experience by displaying content relating to Internet searches performed - "The Software provides a feature that customizes and enhances your interaction with various websites by providing you targeted content based on your search activity."

Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, OptiSpace is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - OptiSpace usually infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, this app displays intrusive online ads and collects various user information.

What is iLivid?

The iLivid application claims to offer a variety of movie-related features - "iLivid offers you the biggest movies and shows database while keeping you up to date with celebrity gossip, teasers, spoilers, and reviews.". By promising such features, iLivid attempts to give the impression of legitimate and useful software, thereby tricking users to install.

Be aware, however, that iLivid is considered to be a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP) for two main reasons. Firstly, iLivid usually infiltrates computers without users' permission. Secondly, it modifies the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browser settings.

What is boxo-search.com?

Boxo Search is another version of the Spot Search and Bit Search apps. As with these two browser hijackers, Boxo Search claims to enhance the Internet search experience by displaying advanced search results - "Boxo Search aims to provide the ultimate online search experience. Our advanced technology provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for."

Many regular users find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Boxo Search is a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application usually infiltrates Internet browsers without users' permission, modifies the settings, and then causes unwanted browser redirects and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is websearchy.com?

The WebSearchy application claims to allow users to easily manage the homepage/default search engine and to prevent other applications from changing these settings - "WebSearchy is a free desktop application that saves your preferred home page and default search settings so that they can't be changed by software you download from the Internet."

Some users are tricked by these claims and go on to install WebSearchy in the belief that it is a legitimate and useful app. In fact, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker. There are a number of reasons for these negative associations.

Firstly, WebSearchy is likely to infiltrate the system during installation of other software. Secondly, WebSearchy tracks Internet browsing activity and modifies the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browser settings, causing unwanted browser redirects.

What is spot-search.com?

Spot Search (another version of Bit Search) is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling advanced search results - "Spot Search aims to provide the ultimate online search experience. Our advanced technology provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for."

These promises are simply attempts to give the impression of a legitimate and useful app - Spot Search is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and as a browser hijacker.

There are a number of reasons for these associations. Spot Search often installs on the system without users' permission, and following installation, the browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings are modified, unwanted browser redirects are generated, and Internet browsing activity is tracked.

What is SuperAdRemove?

SuperAdRemove is a bogus application claiming to immediately close advertisements displayed on visited websites - "How long does it take for you to close pop-ups in a particular website before you can freely surf? In some websites, it only takes a few seconds. In some others, it could take a long while. There are even pop-ups that come back every now and then. If you hate this, download SuperAdRemove. After installing the software, none of these ads will even bother you."

These claims are merely attempts to give the impression of a legitimate and useful application. In fact, SuperAdRemove is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. Firstly, this application often installs on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Secondly, following system infiltration, SuperAdRemove displays intrusive online ads (rather than closing existing ones as promised) and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is PriceChomper?

PriceChomper is a bogus browser extension compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. This add-on supposedly saves time and money while shopping online - "Take a bite out of markup with our price comparison app! After installing PriceChomper, go to a product page and before adding to cart check all available prices to make sure you're getting the best deal!"

These claims are attempts to trick users into believing that PriceChomper is legitimate and useful, however, this plug-in is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers, PriceChomper generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is MusicBox?

The MusicBox application is presented as a toolbar that supposedly helps users to find their favorite music - "The two best things that happened to mankind are probably Music and the Internet. MusicBox new tab combines the two to create ultimate music experience - a place where you can search, access and discover the music you love."

This application claims to be legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Although MusicBox has an official website, it is often distributed as a 'bundle' with regular software or by using deceptive pop-up ads. Once installed, this browser hijacker modifies browser settings and occasionally displays online advertisements.

What is Sail Deals?

Sail Deals is a browser plug-in which, according to the developers, will enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling various features (for example, coupons and comparison shopping)

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

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, Sail Deals is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are a number of reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, Sail Deals installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission. In addition, this plug-in displays intrusive online adverts and tracks Internet browsing activity.