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What is Plants Vs Zombies?

Developed by Surf Island Solutions, Plants Vs Zombies is a dubious application (not related to the original Plants Vs Zombies game) presented as an addictive arcade game. While some users may find this app interesting, legitimate and useful, Plants Vs Zombies is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

A deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications/browser add-ons together with the regular software) used in Plants Vs Zombies adware distribution is one of the reasons for these negative associations.

After stealth infiltration on Internet browsers, Plants Vs Zombies generates intrusive online advertisements (banner, pop-up, pop-under, interstitial, in-text, etc.). Note that clicking these advertisements can lead to bogus websites containing dubious content, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.

What is Coupon Alert?

Created by Rational Thought Solutions, Coupon Alert is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Coupon Alert is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Coupon Alert generates various intrusive online advertisements such as banner, interstitial, text, pop-up, and pop-under ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is RoamingRate?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, RoamingRate offers various features such as coupons and comparison shopping - supposedly to enhance the Internet browsing experience. Many users find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Roaming Rate is categorized as adware.

This association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed to distribute Roaming Rate.

This rogue extension installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, and then delivers intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, transitional, search, interstitial, full-page, etc. These ads often lead to bogus websites, and consequently, your system may become infected.

What is AntiVirus Pro 2015?

AntiVirus Pro 2015 is not a typical antivirus program, it is a scam created by cyber criminals. This rogue security scanner infiltrates users' computers using malicious websites, drive-by downloads, and Trojans.

When this bogus program self-installs on PCs, it imitates a legitimate security program and reports various security infections that are supposedly 'detected' on the system.

Moreover, this misleading program generates security warning messages stating that the PC is at risk, and in order to eliminate the 'detected' security threats, AntiVirus Pro 2015 advises activation of the 'full version'.

Paying for the full version of Smart Security, however, is equivalent to sending your money to cyber criminals. This software is a scam - it mimics the detection of security infections that do not exist on the PC.

What is Assist Point?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Assist Point is a potentially unwanted browser add-on claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other similar features. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Assist Point is classed as adware.

These associations are made due to a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by Assist Point to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, Assist Point delivers intrusive advertisements such as banners, pop-ups, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and other similar ads that mostly redirect users to bogus websites, and thus causing further computer infections.

What is ShopScouter?

ShopScouter is a bogus browser extension claiming to save time and money by enabling a feature to display coupons and special deals/discounts on shopping websites. Some users may find this add-on legitimate and useful, however, ShopScouter is classed as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install ShopScouter on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari) without users' permission.

After successful infiltration, ShopScouter generates various intrusive online advertisements, some of which may redirect to dubious websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.

What is Shopzy?

Shopzy is a browser add-on claiming to display coupons and special deals/discounts on shopping websites, thereby supposedly saving time and money. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Shopzy is categorized as adware.

The reason for this negative association is a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' employed to install Shopzy on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to stealthily install third-party applications or browser extensions together with regular software, and therefore, most users install this plug-in when downloading free software from freeware download websites. After successful infiltration, Shopzy generates intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is Dragon Branch?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Dragon Branch is a dubious browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling various features such as coupons and comparison shopping. Although some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, Dragon Branch is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The main reason for these associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software) employed in Dragon Branch distribution.

After installation on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent, Dragon Branch delivers various intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and search ads. Some of these ads may redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to infection.

What is Online Video Promoter?

Online Video Promoter is a dubious application claiming to help users increase the view count of uploaded videos. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Online Video Promoter is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

These negative associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party apps together with regular software) employed by the developers to install Online Video Promoter on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Online Video Promoter generates various intrusive online advertisements. These advertisements often redirect to bogus websites, and therefore, clicking them will expose your computer to risk of infection.

What is iShopper?

The developers of iShopper claim that this product will save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. On initial inspection, this rogue software may seem legitimate and useful, however, iShopper is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This negative association is made due to a deceptive marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with regular software) employed by the developers to distribute iShopper.

After infiltration on Internet browsers, iShopper generates various intrusive online advertisements including coupon, comparison shopping, banner, etc. These ads often redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content, and therefore, clicking them may expose your computer to risk of infection.