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What is MediaAds?

The MediaAds browser extension claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying website content and advertisements relating to users' interests. While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that MediaAds is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Many reputable antivirus and anti-malware programs detect MediaAds as a Trojan or malware. Commonly, users install this browser extension inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software. Developers of this add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

This marketing method is legal, however, many analyzed free software 'download clients' and 'installers' fail to inform users of additional applications listed for installation together with free programs.

What is Savings-Hero?

Created by Engaging Apps, the Savings-Hero rogue browser extension claims to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying discounts/special deals available within online shopping websites. Although this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that Savings-Hero is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware.

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

Following successful infiltration to Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Savings-Hero generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-under, coupon, interstitial, sponsored link, and targeted video ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is CrowdCores?

CrowdCores is a potentially unwanted program created by Flexagrid Systems Ltd. Developers of this software claim that it enables computers to connect across the world to solve complex computing problems.

While this functionality does not appear to be malicious, be aware that CrowdCores is categorized as adware, and moreover, some trusted antivirus programs categorize this program as a Trojan (this could be a false positive).

This software should not be trusted, since its functionality is identical to a brand of malware that transforms PCs into bitcoin miners and drains computer resources without the user's consent.

What is Coupon-Samurai?

Developed by Engaging Apps, Coupon-Samurai is a rogue browser add-on claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores.

Although this seems a useful and legitimate browser extension, be aware that Coupon-Samurai is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

The developers of this rogue browser plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Coupon-Samurai on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Coupon-Samurai generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up, interstitial, sponsored link, and targeted video ads. Clicking these advertisements is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Vidx?

Created by a company called VidX Project Ltd., Vidx is a potentially unwanted application, which installs on browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Developers of this browser add-on claim that Vidx creates a noticeably superior digital video viewing experience. In fact, this add-on is categorized as a potentially unwanted application, since it installs on Internet browsers without users' consent and generates intrusive ads.

What is Savings-Hunter?

Developed by Engaging Apps, Savings-Hunter is a potentially unwanted application claiming to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying discounts/special deals available within online stores. Although Savings-Hunter appears to provide useful and legitimate functionality, be aware that this application is categorized as adware.

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

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Savings-Hunter generates intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is PriceDetect?

PriceDetect is a potentially unwanted browser extension claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available within online shopping websites. Although this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that PriceDetect is considered to be adware.

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

Following successful infiltration, PriceDetect generates intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Coupon Finder?

Coupon Finder is a potentially unwanted browser extension claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying discounts/special offers available within online stores. Although this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that this extension is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Coupon Finder 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 infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Coupon Finder tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online ads.

What is Flash-Savings?

Created by Engaging Apps, Flash-Savings is a potentially unwanted application claiming to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying discounts/special deals available within online stores.

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

Following successful infiltration, Flash-Savings tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Lightning-Savings?

Developed by a company called Engaging Apps, the Lightning-Savings rogue browser add-on claims to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying discounts/special offers available within online stores.

While such browser extensions may seem legitimate, be aware that this add-on is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware. Lightning-Savings employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to stealthily install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, Lightning-Savings generates intrusive online advertisements and monitors users Internet browsing activity.