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What is ShopBrain?

Compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, the ShopBrain browser add-on uses a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (installation of additional applications along with the chosen software) to install on these browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, the ShopBrain plug-in generates various intrusive online advertisements (such as banners, in-text, or interstitial ads), which may lead to high-risk malware infections.

In addition, this rogue browser add-on records web pages visited, clicks, search terms, search queries and other hardware and software information, which can be personally identifiable (collected information may be used or shared with third parties).

What is MyShopper?

Compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, the MyShopper browser add-on uses a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (installation of additional applications along with the chosen software) to install on these browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, the MyShopper plug-in generates various intrusive online advertisements (such as banners, in-text, or interstitial ads), which may lead to high-risk malware infections.

In addition, this rogue browser add-on records web pages visited, clicks, search terms, search queries and other hardware and software information, which can be personally identifiable (collected information may be used or shared with third parties).

What is SaveBox?

SaveBox is a browser add-on compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. It uses a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (installation of additional applications along with the chosen software) to install on these browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, the SaveBox plug-in generates various intrusive online advertisements (such as banner, in-text, or interstitial ads), which may lead to high-risk malware infections.

In addition, this rogue browser add-on records web pages visited, clicks, search terms, search queries and other hardware and software information which can be personally identifiable (collected information may be used or shared with third parties).

What is Focusbase?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, the Focusbase rogue browser plug-in claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and adding other useful functionality. Although this may seem a legitimate browser extension, be aware that Focusbase is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware.

The plug-in 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, Focusbase tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording various software and hardware information, which may be personally identifiable, for example, URLs visited, search queries entered, pages viewed, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, unique identifier numbers, and other similar details. This behavior may lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

What is PriceGong?

The PriceGong browser plug-in claims to save money by displaying pop-up ads with product price comparisons when Internet users visit online shopping websites.

For some, this browser plug-in may seem useful, however, many Internet users complain that this browser add-on was installed on their computers without their consent and they find PriceGong ads annoying and difficult to remove.

PriceGong is not related to malware or virus infections, however, it commonly installs on users' systems during installation of freeware (free software downloaded from the Internet).

What is PacFunction?

Created by a company called SuperWeb LLC, the PacFunction browser extension claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and adding other useful functionality. Although this may seem a legitimate browser add-on, be aware that it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

PacFunction employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on browsers without users' permission.

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

What is Cash 'n Back?

Cash 'n Back is a browser extension developed by RBM Solutions, who claim that the add-on helps save time and money whilst shopping online. While some Internet users see this extension as useful, many report that Cash 'n Back was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent.

Note that this browser extension is not related to malware or virus infections, however, the developers use deceptive methods to promote Cash 'n Back. Commonly, this browser add-on is installed together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

What is Esuack?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, the Esuack rogue browser plug-in claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and adding other useful functionality. Although this may seem a legitimate browser extension, be aware that Esuack is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware.

The plug-in 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, Esuack tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording various software and hardware information, which may be personally identifiable, for example, URLs visited, search queries entered, pages viewed, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, unique identifier numbers and other similar details. This behavior may lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft.

What is Cloudget?

Cloudget 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 and applications.

Cloudget is not a stand-alone program, and therefore, users who observe Cloudget advertisements (Powered by cloudget) when browsing the Internet should check any recently-installed browser add-ons and software - 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 We-Care.com?

The We-care.com program claims to help raise money for charities. The software runs in the background whilst users surf the Internet, providing the ability to track the amount of money raised.

While such functionality may seem legitimate, computer users should be aware that the We-care.com app is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it displays coupon ads on various online shopping websites.

Many computer users report that this browser plug-in was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent, and furthermore, many experience unwanted coupon ads and diminished browser performance.

The developers of the We-care plug-in employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' for distribution.