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What is Spigot?

'Spigot virus' is a term used to describe potentially unwanted applications developed by Spigot Inc. Adware created by this company installs together with free software using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Commonly, computer users install such unwanted applications whilst downloading free software.

Today, most freeware download websites (including download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, etc.) use deceptive 'download clients', which manage the download process of free software - these small programs are also used to monetize the free downloads by offering installation of promoted browser plugins.

At time of research, free software download clients were promoting Bling Toolbar by Spigot, Slick Savings, Domain Error Assistant, eBay, and Amazon Assistants.

What is Zoom Downloader?

Zoom Downloader is a potentially unwanted application distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Commonly, Internet users install this browser plugin without their consent when downloading free software. This add-on claims to speed up downloads, unify the downloading experience across browsers, and protect users from malicious sites.

In fact, Zoom Downloader is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware. This add-on installs on browsers (Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox) without consent, and moreover, offers installation of various adware when users download any file from the Internet.

What is My-online-search.com?

The My-online-search.com website is promoted using browser hijackers, which infiltrate users' Internet browsers through free software downloads. After successful installation, this adware modifies browser settings by assigning the homepage and default search engine to my-online-search.com

Note that at time of research, this website redirected to bing.com, causing no security issues. Creators of this browser hijacker, however, have full control of these redirects and are able to change them to other locations at any time.

Having adware such as this installed on your Internet browsers can result in serious malware and virus infections. The most common source of browser hijackers are free software download websites, which employ 'download clients'.

What is websearch.searchisbestmy.info?

The 'Websearch.searchisbestmy.info virus' is a term used to describe a browser hijacker, which modifies users' Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) homepage and default search engine settings by assigning them to websearch.searchisbestmy.info

This adware installs on users' computers without their consent using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Commonly, Internet users install this browser hijacker inadvertently when tricked by dubious 'download clients'.

These small programs are employed by many freeware download websites to manage the download process of free software, and to monetize these free downloads by offering installation of promoted browser plugins (in most cases adware).

This website presents users with a usable Internet search engine, however, it is crowded with dubious sponsored search results, which lead to malicious or privacy-invading websites - using these site for daily Internet searches is not recommended.

What is BuzzSearch?

BuzzSearch is a potentially unwanted application developed by Super Web LLC and installs on users' Internet browsers without their consent using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Whilst the creators of this extension state that it is legitimate and enhances users' browsing experience (by allowing searching of multiple sites simultaneously, displaying website ratings, etc.), in fact, BuzzSearch is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

After successful installation, this add-on causes various unwanted ads including search, banner, text link, transitional, interstitial, and full page advertisements.

What is Surf and Keep?

The Surf and Keep browser plugin promises to save time and money whilst shopping online. This browser add-on automatically scans for coupons, deals, and promotions, providing online shoppers with the benefit of comparison and enabling them to purchase products and services that suit their budgets.

Note that while such functionality may seem legitimate, many Internet users refer to Surf and Keep as a virus or malware. These negative associations are made since this browser plugin installs on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent, and furthermore, the add-on generates intrusive coupon and deals ads.

Unwilling installation of this extension is caused by deceptive free software download websites, which employ 'download clients' to monetize their free services.

What is Aartemis?

The Aartemis virus is a browser hijacker, which modifies users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) by assigning the homepage and default search engine settings to Aartemis.com This redirect adware is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Commonly, computer users install this browser hijacker inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software. Internet users should be aware that, today, most freeware download websites use 'download clients' - small programs, which manage the download process of the chosen free software. Download clients are also used to promote free browser plugins.

What is Spring Smart?

Spring Smart is a potentially unwanted application, which installs on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Computer users often install this plugin when downloading free software.

The plugin claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by displaying website reviews and enabling multiple website search capabilities.

Note that while this added functionality may seem legitimate, in fact, this browser plugin is categorized as adware since it diminishes browser performance, tracks users' Internet browsing habits (recording the IP address, unique identifier number, operating system, browser information, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries entered, etc.) and displays various unwanted ads (including search, banner, text link, transitional, interstitial, and full page ads).

What is LocalMoxie?

LocalMoxie is a dubious website (Internet search engine) promoted using free software downloads. It hijacks users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) and assigns the homepage and default search engine settings to Localmoxie.com

Moreover, this browser hijacker installs several browser 'helper objects', which prevent any user modification of the aforementioned settings.

A common source of this adware is free software download websites, which employ 'download clients' to monetize their free services. Download clients are small programs, which manage the process of software download and also offer installation of free browser plugins. They commonly cause unwilling installation of potentially unwanted applications.

What is Govome?

The Govome search virus is a browser hijacker, which installs on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent and causes browser redirects to the govome.com website.

This website uses a deceptive Internet search engine crowded with sponsored search results, which lead to installation of potentially unwanted applications, malicious websites, or invasions of privacy. Internet users often experience such redirect issues after downloading and installing free softwxare.

The creators of the Govome browser hijacker use freeware 'download clients' to distribute their adware.