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What is PortalMore?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, the PortalMore rogue browser add-on employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling stealth-installs additional applications together with the chosen software, and therefore, most users infect their computers with PortalMore during download of free software from freeware download websites. PortalMore claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other features.

While this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that PortalMore is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, PortalMore generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, search, interstitial, transitional, text-link, and full-page ads. Clicking these advertisements is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is RockResult?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, RockResult is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions.

Although this may seem useful and legitimate functionality, be aware that RockResult is categorized as adware since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration, RockResult generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, search, interstitial, transitional, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is UpperFind?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, UpperFind is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions. Although this functionality may appear useful and legitimate, be aware that UpperFind is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

It has been developed to employ 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. Most users inadvertently install UpperFind together with software downloaded from freeware download websites.

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

What is SearchShock.com?

The SearchShock.com 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 SearchShock.com browser hijacker using a deceptive installer that tricks unsuspecting computer users into installing browser settings-modifying adware together with the free software.

What is Searches.vi-view.com?

Searches.vi-view.com is a popular website, which can be used as a start-page for your Internet browser. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. The vi-view.com website also hosts a program called Vi-view Image Viewer.

When installing this app, users can choose if they wish to assign the mystart.vi-view.com website as their homepage. The situation with searches.vi-view.com website is different - it is a legitimate website and not related to computer viruses or malware, however, the owners (Flyingbird Technology) employ deceptive promotion techniques to attract web traffic.

Commonly, redirects to searches.vi-view.com are a consequence of computer users installing various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins on their Internet browsers.

What is iReview?

The iReview rogue browser extension claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling them to see reviews of online services and products for sale. The companies 'Sterkly LLC' and 'Yontoo LLC' collaborated to develop this rogue browser add-on.

They employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install iReview without users' permission. Although the functionality of this extension may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that iReview is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

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

What is Disasteroids?

Developed by Acute Angle Solutions, Disasteroids is a rogue browser extension claiming to enable users to play an addictive game called 'Asteroids'.

While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Disasteroids is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it 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.

Therefore, users often infect their computers with Disasteroids during download of free software. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Disasteroids generates various intrusive online advertisement that include banner, pop-up/under, interstitial, and in-text ads. Clicking these advertisements is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Comet Arcade?

Comet Arcade is a rogue browser extension claiming to enable users to play an addictive game called 'Asteroids'. This browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

The developers (Acute Angle Solutions) employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to stealth-install additional applications together with the chosen software without users' permission.

Although this browser extension may appear legitimate and useful, be aware that Comet Arcade is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. Following stealth installation, Comet Arcade tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Deal Keeper?

Developed by Super Web LLC, Deal Keeper is a rogue browser extension claiming to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by enabling functions such as comparison shopping, coupons, and many others. The extension employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling allows the developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with the chosen software, and therefore, most users install Deal Keeper during download of free software. Although this browser plug-in may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that Deal Keeper is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Deal Keeper monitors users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online ads.

What is OBRONA BlockAds?

Created by Red Sky LLC, the OBRONA BlockAds browser add-on claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by blocking advertisements appearing on various websites. While this functionality may seem legitimate, this browser extension is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

In fact, this plug-in does not block ads, and moreover, generates intrusive third party ads ('Ads by OBRONA BlockAds') including, for example, banner, text, and pop-up advertisements. Clicking ads displayed by OBRONA BlockAds can result in high-risk malware infections.