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What is A-Secure 2015?
A-Secure 2015 is fake anti-virus software, which attempts to scare PC user into believing that their computers have been infected with high-risk malware, viruses, and Trojans. This rogue application infiltrates operating systems using infected email attachments, torrent downloads, security exploits, etc.
After successful infiltration, A-Secure 2015 imitates a computer security scan and then generates a long list of supposedly-detected malware. Be aware that A-Secure 2015 holds no virus definition database or any features that would allow this application to detect any of the security infections listed.
In fact, all infections listed during the 'security scan' are fake and do not exist on the victim’s PC. The real purpose of A-Secure 2015 is to convince users into buying a fake license key. Do not buy A-Secure 2015 - it is a scam developed by cyber criminals.
What is VPN Privat?
VPN Privat is a rogue application claiming to provide a feature allowing users to hide their IP addresses and use other VPN-related functions. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that VPN Privat is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program.
These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) used by VPN Privat to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) and install the software without users' permission.
After successful infiltration, VPN Privat tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.
What is TornPlusTV?
The TornPlusTV rogue application claims to provide a feature allowing users to watch television via their computers. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that TornPlusTV is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
These associations are made since TornPlusTV employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.
Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, TornPlusTV tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online ads.
What is Web Result?
Created by SuperWeb LLC, Web Result is a rogue browser plug-in, which claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons and comparison shopping. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Web Result is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.
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 Web Result to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.
Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Web Result delivers intrusive online ads including banner, interstitial, pop-up, transitional, search, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these ads will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.
What is Hold Page?
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Hold Page is a rogue browser extension, which claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features.
On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Hold Page is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
To install on Internet browsers without users' permission, Hold Page employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software).
Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Hold Page generates intrusive online advertisements including banner, search, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.
What is Browser Nail?
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Browser Nail is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar functions. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Browser Nail is categorized as 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 Browser Nail to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.
After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Browser Nail generates intrusive online ads and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.
What is Window Results?
Created by SuperWeb LLC, Window Results is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping and other features. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Window Results is categorized as adware.
The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Window Results on Internet browsers without users' consent.
Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Window Results generates numerous intrusive online advertisements such as banner, interstitial, transitional, search, pop-up, and full-page ads. It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by this PUP will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.
What is Windows AntiBreach Module?
Windows AntiBreach Module is a fake antivirus program that generates fake security warning messages in order to trick unsuspecting PC users into purchasing a useless license key. Cyber criminals responsible for creating this scam use fake online security scanners and 'exploit kits' to proliferate this bogus software.
Fake online security scanners are pop-up ads that imitate computer scans and report 'critical security issues' - these issues can supposedly be eliminated by downloading and installing Windows AntiBreach Module. Exploit kits are malware infections that rely on outdated software to infiltrate operating systems.
After successful infiltration, this rogue antivirus program modifies operating system registry files and configures itself to run automatically on each system Start-up.
What is Click Caption?
Developed by a Delaware LLC, Click Caption is a potentially unwanted program claiming to allow Internet searches directly from the current webpage without navigating away.
Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Click Caption is categorized as adware since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.
Following successful installation, Click Caption generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, in-text, and search ads. Click Caption is not technically considered to be a virus or malware, however, it is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by this adware will cause further high-risk adware/malware infections and computer security issues.
What is ShowPass Smartbar?
Created by a company called ReSoft Ltd, the ShowPass Smartbar browser add-on is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. This browser plug-in claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling convenient Internet searches and allowing quick social media access.
While this added functionality may seem legitimate, this browser plug-in adds no real value for computer users. In fact, the ShowPass Smartbar is a potentially unwanted application, since it infiltrates Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.
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