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What is Tox?

Tox is a ransomware creation kit that enables most users to create a fully functional ransomware infection. Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this kit provide it free of charge. Tox kit relies on an affiliate scheme - developers of this rogue application kit take a 30% commission of any successful ransomware campaigns (70% goes to the affiliates).

As with other crypto ransomware, Tox uses a TOR anonymity network (to hide the location of their sites) and Bitcoins as a ransom payment currency. To use the Tox ransomware kit, affiliates are required to enter the ransom amount and the ‘cause’ (a message to alert victims that their files are held hostage until they pay the ransom).

The process of creating the ransomware is straightforward - the tracking of successful infiltrations and securing profit are all processed by the Tox ransomware kit.

What is Online Advertising?

The Online Advertising platform is used by many adware-type apps as an advertising network. These applications are distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software). This method enables them to infiltrate Internet browsers without users' permission.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and other Internet browsers, they continually monitor users' Internet browsing activity. Most adware-type applications gather information such as geographic location, Internet service provider, Internet Protocol (IP) address, websites viewed, search queries entered, pages visited, and so on.

Their purpose is to collect personally identifiable data, which is later shared with third parties.

What is visadd?

Visadd is an advertising network used by many adware-type applications that are distributed using the 'bundling' method. Bundling is a deceptive free software marketing method, which allows developers to install third party applications (mostly rogue) together with regular software.

Therefore, most of these applications are proliferated with free software downloaded from freeware download websites. Commonly, this type of potentially unwanted program (PUP) tracks Internet browsing activity and collects various browsing-related information.

Adware type-applications mainly target personally identifiable information such as geographic location, IP addresses, websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc. This collected information is later shared with third parties, and therefore, having this type of application installed on your system may lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

What is Swift Media Converter?

The Swift Media Converter is presented as a great tool for downloading and converting MP3, WMA, AMR, and other audio files. Some users may feel that this application is legitimate and useful, however, Swift media Converter is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

One of the reasons for these negative associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) used to distribute Swift Media Converter.

After installation on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this bogus application collects various Internet browsing-related information and displays intrusive online advertisements.

What is Price_Less?

Price_Less is a rogue app that supposedly saves time and money while shopping online. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Price Less is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

As with a previous version called PriceLess, this rogue app is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows installation without users' permission. Bundling is a way to install third party apps together with chosen regular software.

Therefore, most users unwillingly install this application together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites. Following infiltration on Internet browsers, Price_Less displays various intrusive online advertisements, rather than the promised coupons.

Some of these ads may redirect to rogue websites containing infectious content - thus, clicking them exposes your computer to risk of infection.

What is Write Results?

Wire Results is a rogue application developed by 'SuperWeb LLC'. This bogus browser extension claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Write Results is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

The developers use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software) to distribute Write Results adware. Therefore, most users inadvertently install this app together with free software downloaded from freeware download websites.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Write Results displays intrusive online advertisements (banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, search, and coupon) that are likely to redirect users to untrusted websites. Thus, clicking them may cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Box for You?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Box for You is an adware-type application distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software). Therefore, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Commonly, Box for You is distributed together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites, thus, most users install this application inadvertently.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Box for You displays a variety of intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and other displayed advertisements. These may redirect you to bogus websites, thereby causing further high-risk computer infections.

What is go.next-search.net?

Go.next-search.net is an Internet search portal created by ClientConnect Ltd. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. While go.next-search.net seems legitimate and poses no direct virus or malware threat, be aware that the owners of this website promote it using deceptive marketing techniques.

Commonly, redirects to go.next-search.net are a consequence of computer users installing free software, various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins on their Internet browsers. This particular browser hijacker is called Search Protect and redirects to the go.next-search.net website.

Commonly, Search Protect installs on computers during download of freeware. To avoid installation of Search Protect, check each installation window of free software downloads, unchecking any options relating to Internet browser homepage or default search engine modification.

What is HDtube?

The HDtube browser add-on claims to be an effective tool to improve YouTube video quality. Although this extension may appear useful and legitimate, HDtube is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

Be aware that this application employs a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

HDtube infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox and generates intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, search, interstitial, transitional, coupon, and full-page ads. These advertisements often lead to bogus websites containing infectious content, and therefore, there is a high probability that your computer will become infected.

What is PerformWeb App?

According to the developers, PerformWeb App provides a wide range of useful features to improve the Internet browsing experience. This may seem a legitimate and useful browser plug-in, however, PerformWeb App is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This app is mostly distributed using a dubious software marketing method called 'bundling', which allows developers to stealthily install applications such as PerformWeb App during installation of regular software.

After infiltration by this rogue extension on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, intrusive online advertisements (including banner, pop-up, in-text, etc.) are displayed. These ads may seem legitimate, however, be aware that they redirect to bogus websites, thereby causing further high-risk adware or malware infections.