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What is CashBack?
CashBack is a deceptive application claiming to save money by allowing users to recoup certain funds when shopping online - "Cashback is a loyalty program where you get cashback on ething you buy online for free!"
Initially, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful, however, be aware that CashBack generates intrusive online advertisements and collects information relating to Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users’ permission.
What is Discovery App?
Disco App is a dubious browser extension created by SuperWeb LLC. This app claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling various useful 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 Discovery App product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"
On initial inspection, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Discovery App is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This is due to Discovery App's behavior, which includes stealth installation without users' consent, tracking of users' Internet browsing activity, and generation of intrusive online advertisements.
What is coppingo.com?
Coppingo.com is identical to palikan.com and cassiopesa.com and claims to be a legitimate Internet search engine.
Although coppingo.com might appear legitimate, be aware that this site is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify Internet browser settings without users' permission. In addition, it tracks various information relating to Internet browsing activity.
What is Phishalert?
Identical to salus, Phishalert is a deceptive application claiming to protect users from phishing - cyber criminals' attempts to acquire personal data (for example, via PayPal or bank account logins/passwords) to steal money.
These false claims might trick some users into believing that Phishalert is a useful app, however, Phishalert infiltrates systems without users’ permission, generates intrusive online advertisements, and tracks Internet browsing activity. For these reasons it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).
What is mysearch.com?
On initial inspection, mysearch.com may seem to be a legitimate Internet search website, however, be aware that the developers promote this site using bogus software 'installers' that stealthily modify Internet browser settings without users' permission.
After the system is successfully infiltrated, Internet browsing activity is continually monitored. Some mobile users reported that they are being redirected to a hxxp://m.web-search.click website and then to mysearch.com site. These redirects affecting Android users are also caused by potentially unwanted applications.
What is kilo-search.com?
Kilo-search.com is presented as a legitimate Internet search website. This site may not appear to differ from other regular Internet search engines, however, kilo-search.com is promoted using deceptive software 'installers' that stealthily modify web browser settings. Furthermore, after the system is infiltrated, Internet browsing activity is continually tracked.
What is Enter Voyage?
Enter Voyage is a deceptive application developed by SuperWeb LLC. According to the developers, it significantly improves the Internet browsing experience by delivering coupons, displaying best deals/discounts available on shopping websites, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar 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 Enter Voyage product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"
On initial inspection, Enter Voyage may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program. The reason for these negative associations is Enter Voyage's behavior, which includes stealth installation, tracking of Internet browsing activity, and display of intrusive online ads.
What is Win Security?
Identical to Safe Browsing, Browsing Secure, and Win Guard, Win Security is presented as a legitimate app that protects systems from entering malicious sites - "Win Security. This browser application is designed to secure your browser, while surfing the Internet".
Many users believe that this app is useful, however, Win Security is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. There are three main reasons for these negative associations: stealth installation without users' consent, display of intrusive online ads, and tracking of Internet browsing activity.
What is Picexa?
The Picexa application claims to be an image viewer that supports many formats - "Picexa Viewer supports more image formats than traditional image viewers. Apart from common formats such as BMP/PNG/JPG, it's also compatible with specialized formats such as PSD/RAW. In total, 67 formats are supported."
Some users may believe that Picexa is a legitimate app, however, this application often infiltrates systems without users’ consent, generates intrusive online advertisements, and continually tracks Internet browsing activity. For these reasons, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted adware-type program (PUP).
What is Wallpaper Homepage?
Mindspark Interactive Network presents Wallpaper Homepage as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to customize their browser homepages by adding various backgrounds. Be aware, however, that this app often infiltrates systems without users’ permission.
Furthermore, it modifies web browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox) settings and tracks Internet browsing activity.
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