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Search Donkey Adware

What is Search Donkey?

Search Donkey (SearchDonkey) is a browser add-on created by WebAppTech Coding LLC. This plug-in enhances Internet users' browsing experience by displaying quick search links relating to user-selected text.

When users of this add-on select text within a website, Search Donkey displays a small pop-up containing quick search links from Google, AOL, Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Whilst such added functionality may seem useful, Search Donkey is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware, since it adds little value, tracks users' Internet browsing habits, displays intrusive ads, and greatly diminishes Internet browser performance (for Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox).

   
Deal Fairy Pop-up Ads

What is Deal Fairy?

The Deal Fairy (DEALfairy) browser add-on displays coupon ads when visiting online shopping websites such as Kmart, eBay, Expedia, etc.

This browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox. Whilst this functionality may seem legitimate (the add-on claims to save time and money when shopping online), this browser plug-in is in fact categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are several issues with Deal Fairy: it often installs on users' computers without their consent; it uses a software marketing method called 'bundling', and; this add-on tracks users' Internet browsing habits and may sell the collated information to third parties.

   
TVgenie Adware

What is TVgenie?

The TVgenie browser add-on is created by WebAppTech Coding LLC and promises to enhance Internet users' browsing experience by adding the 'dim lights' function when watching online videos. This plug-in can be used when watching YouTube videos to overlay website components, which would otherwise be distracting.

Whilst 'dim lights' functionality may seem useful, many Internet users refer to TVgenie as a virus or adware. These negative associations are made since this browser extension is 'bundled' with free software; when installed on users' computers, it causes various unwanted ads to appear on popular websites such as Wikipedia, YouTube, Google, etc.

   
MixiDJ Toolbar (Delta-Search redirect)

What is MixiDJ?

MixiDJ is a software package that enables users to create YouTube video play-lists and share them using social networks. This software is not considered a virus or related to malware, however, the program installs a potentially unwanted program (PUP) in the form of a browser add-on on users' computers.

The add-on is called MixiDJ Toolbar and causes browser redirects to mixidj.delta-search.com Note that redirects to this website are typically a consequence of reckless free software installation. Internet users should be aware that many freeware developers and free software download websites use a deceptive software distribution method called 'bundling'.

   
Go.Findrsearch.com Browser Hijacker

What is Go.Findrsearch.com?

The Findr search toolbar is a browser extension developed by Mactel Labs Inc. It promises to enhance users' web-browsing experience by providing Internet search services and displaying quick links to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook. This toolbar is compatible with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla FireFox.

Whilst this added functionality may seem useful, Findr toolbar is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it installs on users' computers with free software and modifies Internet browser settings - changing the homepage and default search engine settings to go.findrsearch.com

   
TrustedOffer.com Pop-up

What is Trustedoffer.com?

TrustedOffer.com is a malicious website, which serves various deceptive ads in the hope that Internet users complete online surveys, divulge their private information, or install various adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

This site is related to unwanted browser add-ons, which, when installed on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox), cause pop-up ads served by TrustedOffer.com

Whilst these pop-up ads do not cause malware, Internet users should avoid clicking them since they lead to installation of unwanted browser toolbars, redirect issues, and online surveys, which encourage computer users to subscribe to costly and useless mobile services.

   
Savings Magnet Pop-up Ads

What is Savings Magnet?

Savings Magnet is a potentially unwanted browser add-on, which installs on users' computers through free software downloads. Creators of this browser plug-in state that this browser extension saves time and money whilst shopping online.

It collects special online sales coupons, discounts, and displays these deals when Internet users visit online shopping websites such as Walmart, Ebay, Amazon, etc.

While the functionality of Savings Magnet add-on may seem useful, many computer users refer to this extension as the Savings Magnet virus or adware. This negative association arises since Internet users commonly install the browser plug-in without their consent - this as a result of Savings Magnet being 'bundled' with free software downloaded from the Internet.

   
Globasearch.com Redirect

What is GlobaSearch.com?

The Globasearch.com website is owned and operated by Ilyesoft Studio and presents users with a customized Google search engine, bookmarks, and quick links to popular websites such as Wikipedia, YouTube, Yahoo etc.

This website is not malicious and not related to malware or virus infections, however, the creators use a deceptive marketing method to attract website visitors. 

Many Internet users report that they experience browser redirects to Globasearch.com These unwanted browser redirects are caused by dubious download websites and freeware developers who monetize their downloads and free software by enforcing browser setting modifications during the downloading and installation phase.

   
LessTabs Adware

What is LessTabs?

The LessTabs (or Less Tabs) browser add-on enhances Internet users' browsing experience by displaying quick information relating to highlighted text without the need to open additional browser tabs. When the user highlights text (by selecting it), LessTabs displays a pop-up window with relevant translations, thesaurus, Wikipedia, and additional search results.

Whilst such added functionality may seem useful, many computer users refer to this browser add-on as the LessTabs virus or adware. Such associations are made since the LessTabs browser extension is promoted using free software downloads, and Internet users often download and install it unwillingly.

   
Continue to Save Pop-up Ads

What is Continue to Save?

The 'Continue to Save' browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox. This add-on promises to save Internet users time and money by displaying coupons and special offer ads whilst shopping on websites such as Amazon, Ebay, Walmart, etc.

Note that, while the idea of saving money by this method may seem useful, many Internet users report that Continue to Save was installed on their Internet browsers without their consent and they experience difficulty removing it.

Some computer users refer to this browser extension as the Continue to Save virus or spyware. While such associations may seem strict, this extension is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

   

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