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What is Jewel Quest?

Created by Today Solutions, Jewel Quest is a potentially unwanted application claiming to enable Internet users to play an addictive game called 'Jewel Quest'. Although this may seem legitimate functionality, be aware that Jewel Quest is categorized as adware.

Jewel Quest employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, Jewel Quest tracks users' Internet browsing activity as well as generating intrusive online advertisements.

What is takesave?

The rogue browser plug-in, takesave, claims to save time and money by displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores and by enabling coupons and comparison shopping. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that takesave is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by takesave to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox).

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users install takesave during download of free software from freeware download websites. Following successful infiltration, takesave generates intrusive online ads and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is shoppi?

Shoppi is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and by displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that shoppi is categorized as adware.

This rogue plug-in installs on Internet browsers during fake software updates or download of free applications from freeware download websites. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, shoppi monitors users' Internet browsing activity and collects various software and hardware information.

This recorded information includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, website URLs visited, search queries, pages viewed, and other details that are likely to be personally identifiable. This information tracking may result in serious privacy issues or identity theft.

What is dollarkeeper?

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

Dollarkeeper installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) during download of free applications from freeware download websites or via fake software updates.

Following successful infiltration, dollarkeeper generates intrusive online advertisements such as banner, pop-up, coupon, and price comparison ads. Although most of the generated advertisements simply lead to the Advertising Support website, there is a chance that this plug-in will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Playzy?

Developed by Wajamu, Playzy is a platform claiming to allow users to play various games directly from their Internet browsers. Note that although this browser extension may seem legitimate and useful, it is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

By using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', Playzy stealthily installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) during installation other applications (freeware or fake software updates). Following successful infiltration, a deceptive game-promoting toolbar is installed on Internet browsers.

What is VideosFox?

VideosFox is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance users' online video watching experience. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that VideosFox is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of VideosFox employ a deceptive marketing method called 'bundling' to install this software on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, intrusive online advertisements are generated including banner, pop-up, coupons, and price comparison ads, all of which may lead to further computer infections.

What is iTubedownload?

iTubedownload is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enable download of online videos, format conversion, and other similar functionality. On initial inspection, this may seem to be a legitimate and useful application, however, iTubedownload is categorized as adware.

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by iTubedownload to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, iTubedownload generates intrusive online ads (banners, pop-ups, coupons, etc.) that may lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Deals Finder?

Created by Savver Mobile Inc, Deals Finder is a rogue application that claims to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts on shopping websites. Despite these claims, be aware that Deals Finder is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program.

Deals Finder employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet Browsers. Bundling allows system infiltration during installation of other software. Following successful infiltration, this PUP generates intrusive online ads and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Rts.dsrlte.com?

Rts.dsrlte.com is a browser hijacker that is promoted through an application called AppStein. The software modifies users' Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) homepage and default search engine settings by assigning them to certain websites (for example, Rts.dsrlte.com).

This website then redirects Internet users to Yahoo.com. In addition, AppStein 'protects' these settings by preventing further user-changes.

Developers of this browser hijacker state that AppStein is a useful desktop application helping to maintain users' selected browser settings. This application, however, adds no real value and is created to redirect Internet users to Rts.dsrlte.com (or other websites) and prevents further modification of Internet browser settings by the user.

What is Shopzone?

The potentially unwanted application, Shopzone, claims to enable users to collect points for various Internet browsing activities such as online shopping. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Shopzone is categorized as adware.

By using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', Shopzone stealthily installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to distribute applications together with other programs, and therefore, reckless download of free software from freeware download websites often leads to adware infections such as Shopzone.

Following successful infiltration, Shopzone generates numerous intrusive online advertisements (including coupon, banner, hypertext links, and pop-up) that may lead to further computer infections.