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Cookies On-Off Adware

What is Cookies On-Off?

Cookies On-Off is a deceptive application that falsely claims to allow users to turn web browser cookies on and off. Initially, Cookies On-Off may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and a browser hijacker.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without consent; 2) display of intrusive online advertisements, and; 3) tracking of users' browsing activity.

   
Search.mytab.club Redirect

What is search.mytab.club?

According to the developers, search.mytab.club is a "high-experience" internet search engine that supposedly generates improved results and, therefore, enhances the browsing experience.

On initial inspection, this website may appear legitimate and useful, however, search.mytab.club is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that hijack browser options without consent. Furthermore, it continually records various information relating to Internet browsing activity.

   
Globallysearch.com Redirect

What is globallysearch.com?

globallysearch.com is presented as an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, globallysearch.com is similar to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that this site is also legitimate. In fact, globallysearch.com gathers various information relating to Internet browsing activity. In addition, it is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser options without direct user permission.

   
Kwanzy.com Redirect

What is kwanzy.com?

According to the developers, kwanzy.com is an Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, kwanzy.com barely differs from Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that it is also legitimate and useful. In fact, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser settings without permission. Furthermore, kwanzy.com continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

   
AVBoost Adware

What is AVBoost?

Developed by WeMonetize, AVBoost is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to modify various computer settings (volume, screen brightness, etc.) On initial inspection, AVBoost may appear legitimate and useful, however, this app usually infiltrates systems without consent.

In addition, it causes unwanted redirects, delivers intrusive online advertisements, and continually gathers various user-system information. For these reasons, AVBoost is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

   
Starofferz.com Redirect

What is starofferz.com?

Identical to alldownloads.hapc.gdn, 1.admetic.com, and many others, starofferz.com is a deceptive website that redirects users to various other malicious sites. Users often visit starofferz.com inadvertently - they are redirected by rogue applications that infiltrate systems without permission (the "bundling" method).

As well as causing redirects, these potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) deliver intrusive online advertisements and continually gather various user-system information.

   
Searchuttorm.com Redirect

What is searchutorrm.com?

According to the developers, searchutorrm.com is a 'high-experience' Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results.

On initial inspection, searchutorrm.com may seem legitimate and useful, however, this website records various user-system information relating to browsing activity. Furthermore, developers promote it using rogue download/installation set-ups that hijack web browsers and stealthily modify options without permission.

   
ElmersGlue Ransomware

What is "ElmersGlue"?

ElmersGlue is a ransomware-type virus that stealthily infiltrates systems and encrypts files. In doing so, ElmersGlue appends the ".elmerlocked" extension to the name of each encrypted file. For example, "sample.jpg" is renamed to "sample.jpg.elmerlocked".

Following successful encryption, ElmersGlue locks the computer screen and displays a ransom-demand message.

   
Searchtnup.com Redirect

What is searchtnup.com?

Developers present searchtnup.com as an improved Internet search engine that significantly enhances the browsing experience by generating improved results. Judging on appearance alone, searchtnup.com may seem similar to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate search engines.

Therefore, many users believe that searchtnup.com is also legitimate. In fact, this site is promoted via rogue download/installation set-ups designed to hijack web browser settings and modify various options. Furthermore, searchtnup.com continually records various information relating to users' Internet browsing activity.

   
Tigers Deal Adware

What is Tigers Deals?

Tigers Deals is a rogue application that falsely claims to save time and money by providing various coupons and notifications of special deals/discounts on various online shops. Judging on appearance alone, Tigers Deals may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app infiltrates systems without consent.

In addition, it continually displays intrusive online advertisements and records user-system information. For these reasons, Tigers Deals is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

   

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