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What is Vosteran.com?

The Vosteran browser add-on (compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) claims to enhance users' browsing experience by displaying quick access links to popular social networking websites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and improve the overall Internet search and browsing experience.

This browser extension is developed by a company called ironSource. While this added functionality may seem legitimate and useful, many computer users refer to Vosteran as a redirect virus or a browser hijacker.

These associations are made since the vosteran.com website is promoted via free software downloads using a software distribution (marketing) method called 'bundling'. The Vosteran toolbar is installed on browsers during download or installation of legitimate free software using 'download clients' or 'installers'.

What is SkySaver?

SkySaver is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. While this browser extension may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that it is considered to be adware.

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

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install SkySaver when downloading free software from the freeware download websites.

What are torcho ads?

Torcho ads (torcho.com redirects) appear when browsing the Internet and are caused by potentially unwanted applications. Furthermore, Torcho ads can be implemented by various software developers to monetize their free applications or browser plug-ins.

The developers of these browser plug-ins employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, most computer users install these browser add-ons inadvertently without their consent. After successful infiltration, these PUPs generate intrusive banner, interstitial, full-screen, and text link ads.

What is Surf To Save?

Surf To Save is a rogue browser extension claiming to save time and money by displaying coupons and special deals/discounts available on shopping websites. 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).

Surf To Save employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users unwillingly install Surf To Save during download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is Surf Slide?

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

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

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Surf Slide generates numerous intrusive online advertisements such as interstitial, search, transitional, pop-up, banner, and full-page ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Koala Personal Search?

Developed by Skyter Technologies Ltd, Koala Personal Search is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by aggregating search results from personal accounts such as Facebook and Gmail.

Although this is a useful and popular browser plug-in, some computer users report that they observe ads by Koala Personal Search and that they did not willingly install this plug-in.

Note that Koala Personal Search is not related to malware or virus infections and is a legitimate browser add-on, however, this plug-in may be installed inadvertently without users' consent when 'bundled' with free software downloaded from the Internet. Despite this, Koala Personal Search plug-in installation is not caused by malicious software.

What is eDeals?

Created by a company called Pirrit, eDeals (or Edeals) is a potentially unwanted application that installs on computer systems via small programs called 'download managers' on freeware download websites such as download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, etc.

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software), and therefore, Internet users often inadvertently install eDeals together with downloaded free software.

This application claims to help computer users save time and money while shopping online by displaying coupons and deals, and although the program appears useful and legitimate, be aware that eDeals is categorized as adware.

Following successful infiltration on Internet browsers, this potentially unwanted program generates various intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is SurfShield?

Developed by Holdsmart Technology LTD, SurfShield is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to protect users from infecting their computers when visiting malicious websites. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that SurfShield is categorized as adware.

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

What is Accelimize?

Developed by Virtue Interactive Ltd, Accelimize is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to monitor and increase their Internet speed. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Accelimize is considered to be adware.

This association is made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Accelimize to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, users often inadvertently install Accelimize together with free software downloaded from freeware download websites.

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

What is IneedSpeed?

Developed by Virtue Interactive Ltd, IneedSpeed is a rogue browser extension that claims to allow users to check and observe their Internet speed. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that IneedSpeed is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install IneedSpeed on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and therefore, most users infect their computers with IneedSpeed during download of free software.

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