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What is Alleybrowse?

Alleybrowse is a rogue browser plug-in, which claims to improve users' Internet browsing experience by displaying website trust ratings, enabling coupons and comparison shopping, and adding other useful functionality.

The developers of this add-on (SuperWeb LLC) optimize it for Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and although this type of browser extension may seem legitimate, users should be aware that it is categorized as adware.

Alleybrowse installs on Internet browsers without users' consent by using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications along with the chosen software). After successful infiltration, Alleybrowse generates various types of intrusive advertisement, including interstitial, transitional, text link, banner, search, and full page ads.

What is Coupons Bar toolbar?

The Coupons Bar toolbar browser add-on was created by a company called Mars Technologies Ltd. Compatible with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, this browser plugin promises to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by, "Letting you access your favourite content quickly".

It seems that even the developers of this toolbar are unsure as to why users should install this toolbar and what useful functionality it provides. In fact, Coupons Bar toolbar is a potentially unwanted application, since it infiltrates Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

What is Antivirus Helper?

Windows Antivirus Helper is a fake antivirus program, which infiltrates operating systems via fake online security warning messages. After successful installation, this rogue software blocks the desktop and performs fake security scans, which return identical 'detections' of various Trojans and high-risk malware infections on all systems infiltrated.

PC users should be aware that none of the security threats indicated by Windows Antivirus Helper actually exist on their computers. This program is created by cyber criminals who make money from users who fall for the trickery displayed by this bogus program, and go on to purchase the 'full version'.

What is PC Data App?

PC Data App is a potentially unwanted program, which installs together with free software downloaded from the Internet and claims to support free software developers by funding their work. The program generates revenue by gathering users' spare computer resources "To make advanced calculations, which are used in various projects."

While such claims may sound legitimate, in fact, this is a Bitcoin-mining application and does not support freeware developers. The PC Data App program is categorized as adware or a Trojan, adds no value, and moreover, includes users' computers within 'bitcoin mining networks'. The sole beneficiaries of these 'mining' efforts are the developers of this potentially unwanted program.

What is Portaldosites.com?

The Portaldosites.com website is promoted using a deceptive browser hijacker. Internet users are redirected to this website having installed free software downloaded from the Internet - redirects to this website are often applied by 'download clients', which are employed by some free software download websites.

This browser hijacker affects Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Download clients are used to monetize downloads (incoming web traffic) and offer installation of promoted software within the download steps of free software. Note that browser redirects to portaldosites.com are a direct consequence of reckless freeware installation.

Therefore, to avoid these issues, pay close attention to the download and installation steps of free software.

What is Delta-Homes.com?

The Delta-homes.com website is a browser hijacker promoted using free software and games downloads. Internet users are often redirected to this website having installed freeware downloaded from the Internet. To avoid these unwanted redirects, be attentive when downloading and installing any free software.

Today, many free software download websites use 'installers' offering installation of additional browser add-ons together with free software chosen for download.

What is AdvanceMark?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, AdvanceMark is a rogue browser extension, which claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by displaying related websites, website trust ratings, enabling coupons and comparison shopping, and adding other functionality. This add-on is optimized for Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Although this plug-in may seem legitimate, users should be aware that it is categorized as adware since it installs on browsers without users' consent via a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications along with the chosen software).

After successful infiltration, AdvanceMark generates various intrusive advertisements, including interstitial, transitional, text link, banner, search, and full-page ads.

What is FindMeFreebies?

FindMeFreebies is a potentially unwanted application developed by Mindspark Inc. This plug-in claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by helping them to find free products, samples, and services. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, users should be aware that this toolbar is categorized as adware.

The FindMeFreebies toolbar installs on browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications along with the chosen software). After successful infiltration, this browser add-on assigns the homepage and default search engine settings to home.tb.ask.com

Furthermore, FindMeFreebies tracks users' Internet browsing by recording IP addresses, browser types, default language settings, search queries, and other information.

What is Spadecast?

Spadecast is a potentially unwanted application created by SuperWeb LLC and is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. This browser extension claims to improve the quality of users' Internet browsing experience by displaying website trust ratings, enabling coupons and comparison shopping, and adding other useful features.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate, users should be aware that Spadecast is categorized as adware since installs on Internet browsers using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional potentially unwanted applications along with the chosen software).

After successful infiltration, Spadecast generates various intrusive advertisements including text link, banner, search, interstitial, transitional, and full page ads.

What is ZoneTrek?

The ZoneTrek browser extension was created by SuperWeb LLC and is optimized for Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. This plug-in claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by displaying website trust ratings, related articles, enabling coupons and comparison shopping, and adding other functionality.

Although this type of browser add-on may seem legitimate, Internet users should be aware that ZoneTrek is categorized as adware since it infiltrates browsers via a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications along with the chosen software).

Following successful infiltration, ZoneTrek generates various intrusive advertisements, including transitional, interstitial, banner, link, search, and full page ads.