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What is LuckyBrowse?

LuckyBrowse is a deceptive extension claiming to help users find various useful items on the Internet such as apps, shopping deals, etc. - "LuckyBrowse software provides a great range of web browsing features, including limited-time offers, interesting deals, social media apps, coupons, comparison shopping, and many more."

These false claims are used to trick users into believing that LuckyBrowse is a legitimate and useful app, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The main reason for these negative associations is stealth installation, display of intrusive ads, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is Hard Case?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Hard Case claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling various features such as comparison shopping and coupons - "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 Hard Case product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!".

This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that hard case is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This rogue add-on is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation together with other software).

After installation on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission, Hard Case tracks users' Internet browsing activity and delivers intrusive advertisements.

What is CouponDropDown?

CouponDropDown is a browser add-on which displays link ads and pop-ups with various offers. Developers of this browser plug-in claim that by installing this add-on you will not miss coupons and sales on your favorite online shopping websites.

Such functionality may be useful to some, however, this browser plug-in is bundled with free software and computer users often install it unknowingly. Such dubious advertising has created a bad reputation for CouponDropDown, with many computer users believing it is a virus or malware infiltration.

In fact, this browser plug-in is not a virus - it is an unwanted application which installs on users' computers together with free software or other browser add-ons.

What is pesquisa.ninja?

The pesquisa.ninja website supposedly provides users with an improved Internet search experience by displaying advanced results. On initial inspection, the features offered may seem legitimate and useful, however, pesquisa.ninja is categorized as a browser hijacker.

This deceptive application infiltrates systems without users' consent and then modifies Internet browser settings. Furthermore, it continually monitors Internet browsing activity and gathers various user/system information.

What is Teras Games?

Developed by Today Solutions, Teras Games is a dubious application claiming to provide a variety of free online arcade games.

On initial inspection, these claims may seem legitimate, however, Teras Games app is classed as adware. The main reason for this association is the rogue behavior exhibited by Teras Games, which includes stealth installation, display of intrusive online ads, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.

What is DealBarium?

The DealBarium bogus browser plug-in claims to save time and money while shopping online - "We cover hundreds of millions of products from dozens of online merchants. simply go to your favorite online store, search for your desired product and Deal Barium will locate a better deal for you."

Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, DealBarium is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). There are two main reasons for these negative associations. Firstly, Deal Barium usually installs without users' permission. Secondly, it displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is DealGrabbers?

DealGrabbers is a potentially unwanted application claiming to provide features to supposedly save time and money while shopping online. Some users are tricked by these false claims into believing that DealGrabbers is a legitimate and useful browser plug-in.

In fact, DealGrabbers is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This application infiltrates the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Following stealth installation, DealGrabbers displays intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Jabuticaba?

Jabuticaba is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to collect 'points' while shopping online and redeem them for rewards - "Shopping online has never been more rewarding - or fun! Join Jabuticaba and collect free gifts, coupons and fantastic rewards by doing just what you are doing today - shopping online. No fees, no catch, just rewards."

Some users may believe that Jabuticaba is legitimate and useful software, however, it is classed as adware. Although Jabuticaba has an official download website, it often infiltrates systems without users' permission.

After successfully infiltrating Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Jabuticaba displays intrusive online advertisements and gathers various types of information.

What is CryptoApp?

CryptoApp is a ransomware virus that infiltrates operating systems via infected Western Union spam messages. Following infiltration, CryptoApp encrypts most stored files (for example, *.doc, *.docx, *.xls, *.ppt, *.psd, *.pdf, *.eps, *.ai, *.cdr, *.jpg) and appends the '.encrypted' extension to current file names.

Following successful encryption, CryptoApp demands payment of a 2 Bitcoin ransom (at time of research, 2 Bitcoins were equivalent to approximately US$468) in exchange for a decryption key. CryptoApp is compatible with the Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 operating systems.

What is DealXplorer?

DealXplorer is an application that claims to save time and money by displaying various coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and other shopping-related features - "DealXplorer is a light-weight browser extension that simply shows you better deals before you shop online, and save you money!".

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, DealXplorer is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The reason for these negative associations is the rogue behavior exhibited by DealXplorer adware including stealth infiltration, display of intrusive ads, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.