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What is QuickRef?

QuickRef is a dubious application that claims to allow users to find and translate information online. This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, QuickRef is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers (Delaware LLC) use a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install QuickRef on Internet Browsers without users' permission.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, QuickRef tracks users' Internet browsing activity by collecting various information such as IP addresses, computer type, browser type and data (cookies, web beacons, URLs visited, search queries entered, pages viewed, etc.), and other details that may be personally identifiable.

Having this rogue application installed on your system may lead to high-risk adware, malware infections (when clicking ads delivered by this plug-in), and serious privacy issues.

What is Internet Program?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Internet Program is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enable use of the Internet. On initial inspection, Internet Program may seem a legitimate and useful browser extension, however, it is categorized as adware.

SuperWeb LLC employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Internet Program on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Once Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are successfully infiltrated, this PUP generates various advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is WebZoom?

WebZoom, a rogue browser extension, claims to enable a feature to zoom any picture available on the Internet. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, WebZoom is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

This rogue application installs on Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software).

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Web Zoom delivers various intrusive online ads such as content recommendations, coupons, price comparison, in-line, pop-up and display ads. These advertisements are likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is GUPlayer?

GUPlayer is a dubious application that claims to allow users to play video files in various formats.

This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that GUPlayer is considered to be a potentially unwanted program or adware, since It installs on Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) without users' permission.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, GUPlayer generates intrusive online advertisements, including banners, which may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is MagnoPlayer?

Created by SoftForce LLC, MagnoPlayer claims to allow users to take full control of their media (for example, by mixing audio and video files).

This may seem to be a legitimate and useful application, however, MagnoPlayer is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users install MagnoPlayer during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, MagnoPlayer diminishes browser performance, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Current Weather Alert?

Created by JH Software Pvt. Ltd, the Current Weather Alert application claims to enable quick weather forecast monitoring. On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that Current Weather Alert is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install Current Weather Alert on computers without users' consent. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software.

Therefore, most users inadvertently install Current Weather Alert when downloading free software from freeware download websites. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Current Weather Alert delivers intrusive online advertisements, causes unwanted browser redirects, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Clean Browser?

Developed by Intriguing Apps, Clean Browser is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to protect user-browsing by preventing malware and spyware infections.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Clean Browser is categorized as adware since it was developed to employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Clean Browser generates various intrusive online advertisements including coupon, banner, pop-up, targeted video, interstitial ads, and offers to download other PUPs also considered to be adware.

There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Video Dimmer?

Created by Small Island Development, Video Dimmer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by allowing them to adjust the monitor light while watching online videos.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Video Dimmer is considered to be adware since it uses a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, Video Dimmer tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is PrestoSavings?

Created by Engauge Marketing, LLC, PrestoSavings is a browser add-on claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores. This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that Presto Savings is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program.

Presto Savings employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Presto Savings generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is BingProtect?

Developed by BBI, the BingProtect browser hijacker employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent. Bundling allows developers to distribute their software together with other programs.

After successful infiltration, BingProtect assigns the browser homepage, default search engine, and new tab URL settings to bing.com/?PC=IN02. Additionally, BingProtect installs together with several applications called 'helper objects', which prevent users from reverting these changes.

This browser hijacker is distributed via deceptive software installers designed to trick users into installation of additional programs together with other software.