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What is ConverterPro?

ConverterPro is deceptive software that supposedly allows users to convert various videos to other media formats. While some users may believe this application is legitimate and useful, it is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One reason for these negative associations is that ConverterPro infiltrates systems without users' permission.

Furthermore, after infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, ConverterPro causes unwanted browser redirects.

What is Savings Ship?

Developed by Engaging Apps, the Savings Ship rogue browser extension employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Savings Ship claims to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores.

While this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that Savings Ship is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted application. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Savings Ship generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is First Verify?

First Verify is a deceptive application that installs on computers together with free software and offers various features to supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience.

Some users might find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). After system infiltration, First Verify displays intrusive online advertisements and collects personally identifiable information.

What is Storm Warnings?

The Storm Warnings app supposedly warns users of impending storms. The features promised are an attempt to trick users into believing that Storm Warnings is a legitimate application, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

Commonly, Storm Warnings is distributed using the 'bundling' method - stealth installation of additional applications together with regular software.

After successful infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Storm Warnings displays intrusive online advertisements including sponsored links, banners, pop-ups, and other advertisement types that may lead to websites containing adult-related content (for example, drugs, alcohol, erotica, blood and gore, etc.). There is a high probability that clicking these ads will expose your computer to high-risk infections.

What is PlayyNews?

PlayyNews ('News') is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly notifies users of the latest world news. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, PlayyNews is categorized as adware. One reason for this negative association is deceptive installation - PlayyNews often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

After installation on Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this PUP displays advertisements, causes unwanted browser redirects, and might collect personally identifiable information.

What is Lights Off!?

Created by Coffee and Comfort Apps LLC, Lights Off is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to allow users to adjust computer screen lights while watching online videos. Although this may seem legitimate browser functionality, be aware that Lights Off is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

This rogue browser extension employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Lights Off generates intrusive online advertisement and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is MyTubeTheater?

MyTubeTheater is an adware-type browser plug-in that claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling users to play online videos with a 'theatre effect'. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, MyTubeTheater is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application stealthily infiltrates the system without users' permission (the main reason for these negative associations). Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, MyTubeTheater displays intrusive online advertisements and collects various Internet browsing-related data.

What is Word Surfer?

Word Surfer is a bogus application identical to Clever Search, WordAnchor, WordShark, and other apps. According to the developers, Word Surfer significantly improves the Internet browsing experience by enabling users to search and translate text directly from the visited webpage

- "Word Surfer is an ad-supported software utility that makes searching and translating information you find online easy. Take any text you see online, highlight it, and Word Surfer will show the Wikipedia and Bing results in an in-page window."

This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Word Surfer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its rogue behavior. After Word Surfer stealthily infiltrates Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, it tracks Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

What is GamerForest?

The GamerForest website contains hundreds of addictive free Flash games - "GamerForest is a games site with over 1000 free online games and many games categories. Puzzles, sports, action, html5 and much more. Play now free!"

Although most of these games are available to play online, users are still encouraged to download the official GamerForest application to access the 'VIP section'. On initial inspection, this application may seem legitimate, however, it is considered as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is deceptive installation - GamerForest is often distributed together with other software without users' consent. Furthermore, after infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, GamerForest displays intrusive online advertisements and monitors Internet browsing activity.

What is Gravity Space?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Gravity Space is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons and comparison shopping

- "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices. We've combined all of our great ideas into the Gravity Space product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Some users may find this application legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware. There are a number of reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, Gravity Space infiltrates systems without users' permission. Secondly, it displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.