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What is FlexibleShopper?

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

This rogue application employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, FlexibleShopper generates various intrusive online ads such as banner, coupon, and in-text among others. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Less2Pay?

The Less2Pay rogue browser plug-in claims to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, displaying special deals/discounts, and providing other features. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Less2Pay 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 applications together with the chosen software) employed by the developers of Less2Pay to install Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Less2Pay tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is Mobius Radio?

Created by Crazy Idea Development, Mobius Radio is a rogue application claiming to provide a feature enabling users to listen to any song instantly. On initial inspection, this may seem a useful and legitimate browser add-on, however, be aware that Mobius Radio is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

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

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install Mobius Radio during download of free software from freeware download websites.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Mobius Radio generates various intrusive online advertisements including (but not limited to) interstitial, banner, in-text, and pop-up/under ads. It is highly probable that clicking on advertisements delivered by Mobius Radio will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Sirius Win 7 Protection 2014?

Sirius 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 Sirius 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 Sirius Win 8 Protection 2014?

Sirius 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 coerce them into purchasing a 'full version' of Sirius 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 infiltrated operating system, disables execution of installed programs, and disables the Task Manager.

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

What is Sirius XP Antivirus 2014?

Sirius 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 Sirius 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 Sirius XP Antivirus 2014 actually exist on your computer.

What is Sirius Win 7 Antivirus 2014?

Sirius 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, Sirius 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.

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 Sirius 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 Sirius Win 8 Antivirus 2014?

Sirius 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 users' PCs. This is a scam designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with high-risk malware and viruses.

 Sirius Win 8 Antivirus 2014 is merely an imitation of a legitimate antivirus program, and therefore, should not be trusted or purchased.

What is TicTaCoupon?

TicTaCoupon is a rogue application claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying the latest special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that TicTaCoupon 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 TicTaCoupon to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, TicTaCoupon tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is websearch.search-plaza.info?

The Websearch.search-plaza.info browser hijacker employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this browser hijacker assigns the default search engine and homepage browser settings to websearch.search-plaza.info. In addition, it installs several applications (called 'helper objects'), which prevent users from reverting these changes.