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What is Zorton Win 7 Protection 2014?

Zorton Win 7 Protection 2014 is bogus security software that attempts to scare unsuspecting PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware, Trojans, and viruses.

This rogue antivirus software infiltrates computers without users' consent and imitates a legitimate security scanner by performing 'security scans' and displaying security warning messages. Note that Zorton Win 7 Protection 2014 holds no virus definition database, nor any features that would allow this program to detect any of the security infections listed.

This malicious software runs fake security scans and imitates the detection of security infections that do not exist on the PC. This trickery has been known to coerce computer users into 'activating' (purchasing a full version of) this program.

What is Zorton Win 8 Protection 2014?

Zorton Win 8 Protection 2014 is a fake security scanner originating from a family of rogue antivirus software called Braviax/FakeRean.

This program was developed by cyber criminals to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and then coerce them into purchasing a 'full version' of Zorton Win 8 Protection 2014 to supposedly eliminate the threats.

This rogue program performs no scans for computer security infections - it merely imitates this process and then displays a false detection list. Furthermore, this malicious software modifies the operating system, disables execution of installed programs, and disables the Task Manager.

When computers are infected with Zorton Win 8 Protection 2014, users are unable to access Internet - this rogue program blocks access to websites, reports that they are infected, and then offers to run a security scan.

What is websearch.searchmania.info?

The websearch.searchmania.info browser hijacker installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet. After successful infiltration, this adware modifies Internet browser settings including the homepage and default search engine domains.

Furthermore, this adware installs several browser 'helper objects', which block attempts to roll back these changes.

At time of research, the websearch.searchmania.info browser hijacker was 'bundled' with free programs and files available for download from free file sharing websites. Developers of freeware promote this browser hijacker using a deceptive installer, which tricks unsuspecting computer users into installing browser settings-modifying adware together with the free software.

What is DigiHelp?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, DigiHelp is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as comparison shopping and coupons. This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that DigiHelp is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program.

This rogue extension employs 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.

After successful infiltration on Internet browsers, DigiHelp generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including transitional, search, pop-up, interstitial, full-page, and banner ads. Clicking advertisements generated by DigiHelp is likely to cause further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Faster Light?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Faster Light is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar functions. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Faster Light is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by Faster Light to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Faster Light delivers intrusive online ads and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Zorton XP Antivirus 2014?

Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 is a fake security scanner originating from a family of fake antivirus programs called Braviax/FakeRean. Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this scam hope that computer users will fall for the trickery displayed by this fake software and purchase the license key.

When Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 infiltrates PCs via detected security vulnerabilities, it imitates the behavior of a legitimate antivirus program and then generates a large list of supposedly-detected malware and viruses. Do not trust this detection list - it is a scam. None of the security infections indicated by Zorton XP Antivirus 2014 actually exist on your computer.

What is Rad Raven?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Rad Raven is a rogue browser extension claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other features. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Rad Raven is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue browser plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Rad Raven on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Rad Raven generates intrusive online ads such as banner, search, interstitial, pop-up, transitional, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will lead to further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014?

Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is a fake antivirus program originating from a family of rogue security scanners called Braviax/FakeRean. This program was developed by cyber criminals and employs a deceptive strategy intended to coerce computer users into purchasing a useless license key.

This program holds no virus scan engine or malware definition database, however, it performs 'security scans' and displays lists of identified security infections supposedly detected on PCs.

This is a scam designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and viruses. Zorton Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is merely an imitation of a legitimate antivirus program, and therefore, should not be trusted or purchased.

What is Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014?

Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 is a security program that should not be trusted - it is a scam released by cyber criminals. This fake antivirus software is designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers have been infected with malware and viruses.

To achieve this deceptive goal, Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 uses fake security scans, fake malware detection lists, and fake security warning messages. The program usually installs on PCs without users' consent and starts a security scan, which results in the detection of various high-risk spyware threats.

Furthermore, this rogue software modifies the registry entries of the infected operating system and blocks execution of installed software.

The creators of this scam aim to give the impression that Zorton Win 7 Antivirus 2014 is the only software able to save your PC from security threats. In fact, none of the detected viruses or malware exist on your computer - this bogus program is designed to make you to believe the opposite in order to sell its useless license key.

What is Ge-Force?

Created by a company called Goobzo, the Ge-Force browser add-on claims to enhance user interaction with various websites by rendering graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content within the browser. While this added functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that Ge-Force is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Developers of this browser extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, most Internet users install Ge-Force inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.