AdBeaver is presented as an application allowing users to collect 'AdCoins' (which can supposedly be cashed via PayPal, redeemed as gift vouchers, or donated to a charitable cause) for each advertisement displayed. On initial inspection, this functionality might appear useful, however, AdBeaver u
Shopswell is a deceptive application claiming to save time and money while shopping online - "We'll let you know when products drop in price. Save time and money with Shopswell." These false claims often trick users into believing that Shopswell is a legitimate app, however, this application is
Windoweather is a dubious application claiming to be legitimate. By offering weather-forecast functionality, this application often tricks users into believing that it is legitimate and useful. In fact, this app infiltrates systems without users’ permission, tracks Internet browsing activity, and
TrailerTime is a dubious application claiming to allow users to watch movie trailers directly from the desktop. This might seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, due to its rogue behavior, TrailerTime is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application
Mybeesearch.com is a deceptive website claiming to be a legitimate Internet search engine. The appearance of this site is similar or identical to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other regular Internet search engines. This site might seem legitimate, however, mybeesearch.com is promoted using deceptive s
According to the developers, Desktop Improver significantly improves computer performance by keeping all drivers up-to-date. On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate, however, it often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Therefore, Desktop Improver is categorized as a potenti
DailyPCClean is presented as an application that significantly improves computer performance - "DailyPCClean, removes useless files or software that could make your computer less performant." This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, DailyPCClean often infiltrates systems during
On initial inspection, search.ozipcompression.com may seem a legitimate Internet search engine, however, this site is often promoted using deceptive software 'installers'. These set-ups are developed to stealthily modify web browser settings without users' permission. Furthermore, search.ozipcompr
The Content Cleaner application claims to improve users' Internet browsing security by allowing them to delete all temporary files. Initially, Content Cleaner may seem a legitimate and useful application, however, this app is often distributed as a 'bundle' with other apps. It infiltrates systems
VuuPC is presented as an application allowing users to remotely control their computers. This program is legitimate, however, it is often distributed as a 'bundle' and is, thus, classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Note that potentially unwanted programs often threaten users' pri