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What is ask-tb.com?

The Ask-tb.com (Ask toolbar) browser add-on claims to enhance Internet users' browsing experience by adding quick links to social networks, radio stations, local weather forecasts, news, etc. This browser toolbar is developed by a legitimate company called APN LLC (a question answering-focussed web search engine) and is not a virus or malware.

The downside of using this browser add-on is that it modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine fields to Ask-tb.com Note that in most cases, users can opt-out of these modifications during the installation phase of this toolbar.

Many users, however, do not pay close enough attention to the installation steps, thus resulting in unwanted modifications to their Internet browser settings (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox). Computer users should also be aware of a popular software distribution method called 'bundling'.

What is Greener Web?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, the Greener Web 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 Greener Web 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, Greener Web 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 qualitink?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Qualitink is a potentially unwanted browser extension claiming to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and adding other useful functionality. Although Qualitink may seem a legitimate browser plug-in, be aware that it is categorized as adware.

Qualitink deploys a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, this extension generates various intrusive online advertisements including banner, interstitial, transitional, text-link, search, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause additional adware or even malware infections.

What is NewPlayer?

Created by a company called TUGUU SL, the NewPlayer app allows users to create personalized playlists by extracting video clips from the Internet and combining them with any video/audio media available on the user’s PC.

While some users may find this functionality useful, the NewPlayer application is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application since it infiltrates computers via a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Computer users often install NewPlayer inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is Deal Finder?

Deal Finder 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.

This is not a stand-alone program, and therefore, users who observe Deal Finder advertisements when browsing the Internet should check any recently-installed browser add-ons - they are likely to be the cause of these intrusive ads.

Note that these ads alone are not categorized as viruses or malware, however, clicking them can cause serious privacy and computer security issues.

What is Media Play AIR +?

Media Play AIR + is a potentially unwanted application developed by SIMONA-VIORICA MARIN (powered by Crossrider). This browser add-on is distributed using fake downloads and deceptive free software 'download clients'. The software commonly installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Developers of this browser extension claim that it saves time and money whilst shopping online. This functionality may seem legitimate, however, be aware that Media Play AIR + is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. Therefore, you are advised not to use this browser add-on.

After successful infiltration, this browser plug-in causes various unwanted ads, including intrusive coupon ads such as Jollywallet coupon ads, pop-up ads, and OnlineBrowserAdvertising ads when users visit various websites.

What is Yahoo Community SmartBar?

Created by a company called Linkury Inc, the Yahoo Community SmartBar browser add-on is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. This browser plug-in claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by enabling convenient Internet searches and allowing quick social media access.

While such added functionality may seem legitimate, this browser plug-in adds no real value for computer users. In fact, the Yahoo Community SmartBar is a potentially unwanted application, since it infiltrates Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

What is OMG Music?

OMG Music is a potentially unwanted application, which infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) through free software downloads and generates intrusive ads (marked as "Powered by OMG-Music").

This browser plug-in claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by allowing quick access to various popular online music sources. Whilst such functionality may seem legitimate, the OMG Music add-on is categorized as adware, since it infiltrates Internet browsers without users' consent and generates various intrusive third party ads.

Computer users should be aware that clicking these ads can lead to serious malware infections. Furthermore, OMG Music tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording IP addresses, websites visited, operating systems, and browser information.

What is BestMarkit?

Created by Revizer Technologies Ltd, the BestMarkit browser plug-in claims to make Internet browsing more productive by integrating quick sharing and search functions of highlighted text. While this added functionality may seem legitimate, BestMarkit is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

Developers of this add-on employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, computer users often install this plug-in inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is ClipHD?

Created by Kimahri Software Inc, the ClipHD browser plug-in claims to enhance users' YouTube experience by setting videos to the highest available quality.

While some computer users may find this functionality useful, the ClipHD 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 ClipHD inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.