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What is TorLocker?

The TorLocker ransomware virus infiltrates operating systems via infected email messages (spam), exploit kits, botnets (commonly Andromeda), and fake software updates.

After successful infiltration, this malicious program encrypts files (*.3gp, *.avi, *.doc, *.docx, *.jpg, *.mov, *.mp3, *.mp4, *.pdf, *.png, *.psd, *.rar, *.wma, *.zip, etc.) stored on computers and demands payment of a US$300 ransom (using BitCoins, UKash, or PaySafeCard) to decrypt them. Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this rogue program ensure that it executes on all Windows versions (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8).

What is Coupons Free?

Coupons Free is a dubious browser add-on created and released by SuperWeb LLC, who claim that it is a legitimate application developed to improve the Internet browsing experience. In fact, Coupons Free is classed as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

A deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' is employed by the developers to distribute this adware, hence these negative associations. Bundling is a way to install third party apps together with users' chosen software.

Following infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, intrusive online advertisements are generated that include Coupon, pop-up, search, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and banner. These generated advertisements usually lead to rogue websites containing infectious content, thus exposing your computer to risk of infection.

What is Flying Deals?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Flying Deals is a dubious application claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other similar features. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Flying Deals is classed as adware.

This association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) employed by SuperWeb LLC to install this application without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Flying Deal behaves like regular adware by generating various intrusive online advertisements including search, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, banner, coupon, and full-page ads.

These generated advertisements might redirect you to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to infection.

What is Screen Boost?

Developed and released by SuperWeb LLC, Screen Boost is a bogus browser extension claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling various features such as coupons and comparison shopping. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Screen Boost is classed as adware.

The developers of this plug-in employ a deceptive free software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third-party programs together with the chosen software) to install Screen Boost on Internet browsers without users' permission.

This rogue app infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and then generates intrusive online advertisements. These generated ads (for example, banner, search, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, etc.) often redirect to bogus websites, and therefore, clicking them exposes your computer to risk of infection.

What is FlippyRoo?

FlippyRoo is a rogue browser extension created by SuperWeb LLC. The developers state that this product will improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons and comparison shopping. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, FlippyRoo is classed as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

SuperWeb LLC distributes this application using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third-party applications together with regular software. Be aware that FlippyRoo infiltrates the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers.

What is Br0wsrAp?

The Br0wsrAp browser plug-in claims to save time and money when buying merchandise from shopping websites. This plug-in may appear to be legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' used to attach third-party apps (such as BrowsrAp) to regular ones and install them without users' consent.

After infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Br0wsrAp generates various intrusive advertisements that often redirect to bogus websites. Examples include in-text, price comparison, coupon, banner, transitional, and pop-up ads. Clicking advertisements generated by Br0wsrAp will expose your computer to risk of infection.

What is My Daily Video?

My Daily Video is an application operated and owned by a company called My Daily Soft. This application claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by providing various useful features, however, it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This dubious application is often bundled with free software applications to infiltrate Internet browsers without users' consent.

My Daily Video infiltrates all Internet browsers installed on the system (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox). As with other regular adware, My Daily Video displays intrusive online advertisements. Clicking these ads usually redirects to bogus websites, and therefore, your computer might become infected.

What is websearch.goodforsearch.info?

On initial inspection, websearch.goodforsearch.info may appear to be a legitimate search website (such as Google, Bing, etc.) used either as a homepage or default search engine. Despite this, websearch.goodforsearch.info is classed as a browser hijacker.

Following successful infiltration, this website modifies the new tab URL, homepage, and default search engine browser settings by assigning them to websearch.goodforsearch.info without users' consent. Furthermore, several small applications (called 'helper objects') are also installed to prevent users from reverting these changes.

This browser hijacker is often bundled with free software, and therefore, poor attention by users during download of software from freeware download websites often leads to browser infiltration.

What is videos MediaPlayerVid?

The MediaPlayerVid rogue browser extension claims to improve viewing of videos online. Although this may seem a legitimate and useful browser add-on, be aware that MediaPlayerVid is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. 

MediaPlayerVid employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, this rogue application generates various intrusive online advertisements such as in-text, search, pop-up, interstitial, pop-under, and banner ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is LinkWiz?

LinkWiz is a dubious browser add-on claiming to allow users to to quickly find the information they require. On initial inspection, this plug-in may appear useful, however, LinkWiz is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

This association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software.

Following browser infiltration, users experience intrusive ads (price comparison, coupon, in-text transitional, and in-text link), which are likely to redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing computers to infection.