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Browse for the Cause Adware

What is Browse from the Cause?

The Browse for the Cause program claims to help raise money for charities. This software runs in the background whilst users surf the Internet, providing the ability to track the amount of money raised. Information on the homepage clearly states: "No additional advertisements, spyware or tracking!" Note that these statements are false.

When installing Browse for the Cause on your computer, you will also install DefaultTab, Internet Turbo SmartBar, and other additional potentially unwanted programs.

   
CinePlus Ads

What is CinePlus?

Identical to Cinema Plus, Cinem Plus, and a number of other deceptive applications, CinePlus is an adware-type application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by improving online video quality.

This functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, this application is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it infiltrates systems without users' consent, tracks Internet browsing activity, and delivers intrusive online advertisements.

   
Ads by Istreamer

What is Istreamer?

The application, Istreamer, claims to improve Internet browsing by rendering various interactive content such as graphics, text, etc. By delivering these fake promises, Istreamer attempts to trick users into believing that it is a legitimate and useful app. In fact, Istreamer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation - this app infiltrates systems without users' permission. Furthermore, it generate intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
Ads by High Stairs

What is High Stairs?

High Stairs is a deceptive application claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling a wide range of 'useful features' - "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 High Stairs product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

Some users may believe that that this application is legitimate and useful, however, High Stairs is classed as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth installation of this app without users' consent. Following successful infiltration, intrusive online advertisements are displayed and Internet browsing activity is tracked.

   
www-search.info Redirect

What is www-search.info?

www-search.info is a deceptive website claiming to enhance Internet searches by generating the most relevant results. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that www-search.info is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

One of the main problems with this application is stealth installation - it infiltrates systems without users' permission. Following successful infiltration, this application modifies Internet browser settings and tracks browsing activity.

   
Ads by iDeals

What is iDeals?

The iDeals rogue browser extension claims to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and displaying special deals/discounts available within online stores.

While this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that iDeals is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted application since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen free software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration, iDeals generates intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

   
Musicloud Ads

What is Musicloud?

Musicloud is a dubious application that supposedly allows users to create media playlists, share music with friends, view lyrics for karaoke, and enable other media-related features. The features offered are used to trick users into believing that this app is legitimate and useful.

In fact, Musicloud is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. Once the system is successfully infiltrated, Musicloud delivers various intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
GameZooks Adware

What is GameZooks?

GameZooks is a deceptive application  claiming to allow users to play a variety of addictive Flash games. On initial inspection, this functionality may appear legitimate and useful, however, GameZooks is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, GameZooks displays various intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

   
YellowMarkApp Ads

What is YellowMarkApp?

YellowMarkApp is a deceptive browser extension claiming to generate the most relevant advertisements. Some users may believe that this add-on is legitimate and useful, however, be aware that YellowMarkApp is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The main reason for these negative associations is rogue behavior exhibited by YellowMarkApp, which includes stealth system infiltration, display of intrusive ads, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

   
Magical Find Adware

What is Magical Find?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Magical Find is a deceptive application claiming to enable a wide range of useful features that supposedly improve the Internet browsing experience - "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 Magical Find product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

The description of this plug-in is used to trick users into believing that Magical Find is legitimate and useful. In fact, Magic Find is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reason for these negative associations is stealth installation, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and display of intrusive online ads.

   

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