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What is GRIDMonetize?

The GRIDMonetize potentially unwanted program (PUP) claims to allow software developers monetize their free browser extensions or applications by adding various types of advertisement.

The developers of this dubious application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install GRIDMonetize on computers without users' consent. Commonly, users infect their systems with this PUP when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

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

What is Astromenda.com?

The Astromenda browser toolbar claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by allowing immediate access to various social networking websites (for example, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and improving the quality of Internet search results.

Although this browser plug-in may seem to deliver legitimate and useful functionality, be aware that it is categorized as a browser hijacker or redirect virus. It modifies browser settings to promote (via redirects) the astromenda.com fake search engine. 

What is Online Weather?

Created by Somoto Ltd, Online Weather is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling them to check the weather forecast directly from their desktops. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Online Weather is categorized as adware.

The developers of this potentially unwanted browser add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Online Weather on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successfully infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Online Weather generates various intrusive online advertisements including pop-up/under, coupon alerts, drop-down adverts, and most importantly - download offers of other PUPs also considered to be adware. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is HQ-Pure?

Created by Motoko Group, the HQ-Pure browser plug-in claims to enhance users' YouTube experience by turning 'lights off' (enabling users to adjust computer screen lights) when watching online videos.

While some computer users may find this functionality useful, the HQ-Pure add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Computer users often install HQ-Pure inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is App Bud?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, App Bud is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions.

While this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that App Bud is considered to be 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, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' consent.

After successful infiltration, App Bud generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including search, text-link, banner, transitional, interstitial, and full-page ads. It is highly probable that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Cantataweb?

Created by SuperWeb, Cantataweb is a rogue browser add-on compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

It claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions, however, the developers of this browser extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install Cantataweb on browsers without users' consent.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and for this reason, most users inadvertently install Cantataweb together with free software downloaded from freeware download websites.

Although Cantataweb may appear to provide useful functionality, be aware that it is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. Following successful infiltration, Cantataweb generates intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is DC Locknet?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, DC Locknet is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that it is considered to be adware.

The developers of this PUP employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install DC Locknet on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, DC Locknet generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, interstitial, transitional, search, text-link, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is websearch.wonderfulsearches.info?

The websearch.wonderfulsearches.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, this adware was 'bundled' with free programs and files available for download from free file sharing websites.

Developers of freeware promote the websearch.wonderfulsearches.info browser hijacker using a deceptive installer, which tricks unsuspecting computer users into installing browser settings-modifying adware together with the free software.

What is neurowise?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, neurowise is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other functions. Although this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that it is categorized as adware.

Neurowise 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, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, neurowise generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, text-link, search, transitional, interstitial, and full-page ads. Clicking these advertisements is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is PodoWeb?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, PodoWeb is a rogue browser add-on claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other functions. The add-on employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software - for this reason, most users inadvertently install PodoWeb together with software downloaded from freeware download websites.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that PodoWeb is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Following stealth installation, PodoWeb tracks users Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.