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What is PackageTracking?

PackageTracking is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to track various shipments, deliveries, etc.

Initially, PackageTracking may seem to be a legitimate and useful app, however, it is categorized as a browser hijacker. After stealthily infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, PackageTracking alters browser settings and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Video Convert?

Developed by Mindspark Interactive Network, Video Convert is a deceptive app that supposedly allows users to download and convert various video files.

On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, Video Convert is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), modifies browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Dezipper?

Dezipper is a deceptive application that supposedly provides users with file compress/decompress functionality - "Easy file compressions - performed through the Dezipper toolbar and supporting application.". These false claims are used to trick users into believing that Dezipper is a legitimate and useful browser extension.

In fact, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted browser-hijacking program. Following successful infiltration, Dezipper modifies Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browser settings, and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is Sonic Search?

Sonic Search is a rogue browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet search experience by adding an improved website search function to browsers.

While this browser add-on may seem legitimate, be aware that Sonic Search is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application, since it 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.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Sonic Search tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.

What is Maximum Maker?

Created by a company called SuperWeb LLC, Maximum Maker is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other similar functionality - "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 Maximum Maker product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

On initial inspection, this plug-in may seems legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' permission, tracks Internet browsing activity, and generates intrusive online ads.

What is GamerHippo?

GamerHippo is a deceptive program claiming to allow users to play 'Gold Games' from its official website. Although some users may believe this application is legitimate and useful, GamerHippo is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: firstly, GamerHippo usually infiltrates systems and Internet browsers without users' permission; secondly, it displays a variety of intrusive online advertisements, and; thirdly, it collects various Internet browsing-related information.

What is ArcadeCandy?

ArcadeCandy is supposedly an app allowing users to play 'Premium' games from its official website. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, ArcadeCandy is an adware-type application and a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it stealthily infiltrates Internet browsers without users' consent, displays intrusive online advertisements, and collects Internet browsing-related information.

What is OpedBrowsrVersion?

OpedBrowsrVersion is a deceptive application identical to Browser App, OpenXBrowser, and BrowsrApVs. This application claims to save time and money while shopping online by displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites, coupons, price comparison, and other similar functionality - "A free & friendly browser app..

That helps you save time & money on your online shopping. We'll help you find attractive offers while you browse your favorite store". Although some users may believe that this application is legitimate, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, OpedBrowsrVersion generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is gomovix.searchalgo.com?

goMovix is a deceptive application claiming to improve Internet searches by displaying the most relevant search results. Initially, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, goMovix is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

After stealthily infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, goMovix modifies browser settings and tracks users' Internet browsing activity without their consent.

What is WikiTime?

WikiTime is a deceptive application claiming to allow access to Wikipedia directly from the desktop - "WikiTime is a computer-based application, enabling access to Wikipedia from your Desktop or Laptop device."

On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, WikiTime is an adware-type potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reason for this negative association is stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online advertisements, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.