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What is OffersByContext?

OffersByContext is an advertising platform used by many dubious websites, which promote potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), questionable medicinal products, dating services, etc. This platform is implemented by various browser extension developers in order to monetize their free plug-ins.

This is not a stand-alone program, and therefore, users who observe OffersByContext advertisements when browsing the Internet should check any recently-installed browser add-ons - they are likely to be the cause of these intrusive ads.

These ads alone are not categorized as viruses or malware, however, clicking them can cause serious privacy and computer security issues.

What is HostSecurePlugin?

Created by Plugin Update SL, the HostSecurePlugin add-on claims to provide relevant additional information to websites viewed and speed-up the Internet search process. HostSecurePlugin is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

While this added functionality may seem legitimate, many Internet users refer to HostSecurePlugin as a virus or malware. These negative associations are made since this plug-in is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - the add-on installs on browsers together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Furthermore, HostSecurePlugin generates various banner, search, in-text, and pop-up ads when surfing the Internet.

What is TheAnswerFinder?

Created by Mime Ventures LLC, 'TheAnswerFinder' application claims to satisfy users' curiosity on interested subjects by providing quick Wikipedia search results of any selected text. TheAnswerFinder is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

While this added functionality may seem legitimate, many Internet users refer to TheAnswerFinder as a virus or malware. These negative associations are made since this plug-in is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - the add-on installs on browsers together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Furthermore, TheAnswerFinder generates various banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, and in-text link advertisements when surfing the Internet.

What is iToolBox?

Created by Exmarketplace FZ LLC, the iToolBox browser add-on claims to speed up the web experience by finding the best topics of the day based on users' search preferences. iToolBox is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. While this added functionality may seem legitimate, many Internet users refer to iToolBox as a virus or malware.

These negative associations are made since this plug-in is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - the add-on installs on browsers together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Furthermore, iToolBox generates various banner, search, in-text, and pop-up ads when surfing the Internet.

What is Meteoroids?

Created by Acute Angle Solutions, Meteoroids is a potentially unwanted browser extensions claiming to enable users to play an addictive browser game called 'Asteroids'.

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install Meteoroids on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute additional programs together with other software, and for this reason, most users infect their computers with Meteoroids during download of free software from freeware download websites.

Although Meteoroids may appear to be a legitimate and useful browser add-on, be aware that it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following successful infiltration on Internet browsers, Meteoroids generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, in-text and interstitial ads.

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

What is Email Tracker?

Created by Surf Island Solutions, Email Tracker is a rogue browser extension claiming to allow users to monitor who opens their email. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Email Tracker is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or 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 Email Tracker on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Email Tracker delivers various intrusive online advertisements that include (but are not limited to) banner, interstitial, text, pop-up, pop-under, and text ads.

It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by Email Tracker will lead to further high-risk adware or malware-type infections.

What is BetterBabyGuide?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network Inc, BetterBabyGuide is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to provide users with comprehensive pregnancy-related information such as popular baby names, pregnancy symptoms, baby shopping guides, and other parenting information.

While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that BetterBabyGuide is categorized as a browser hijacker or redirect virus. These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by the developers of this rogue application to install BetterBabyGuide on Internet browsers without users' permission.

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

What is QuickLink?

The QuickLink rogue browser extension claims to improve the quality of Internet searches by displaying advanced results. On initial inspection, this browser plug-in may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

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' permission.

Following successful installation on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, QuickLink generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, coupon, pop-up, in-text, and search ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is TrueDownloader?

TrueDownloader is a rogue application claiming to increase Internet download speeds. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that TrueDownloader is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue browser extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install TrueDownloader on Internet browsers without users' permission.

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

What is Savings Downloader?

The Savings Downloader application displays link ads and pop-ups with various offers. Developers of this program claim that by installing it you will not miss coupons and sales offers on popular shopping websites such as Target or Walmart.

This functionality may appear to be useful, however, this app is bundled with free software, and therefore, computer users often install it inadvertently without their consent. Dubious advertising such as this has created a bad reputation for Savings Downloader - many computer users believe it is a virus or malware infiltration.

In fact, this browser plug-in is not a virus - it is an unwanted application that installs together with free software or other browser add-ons.