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What is LeapSense?

The browser extension, LeapSense, claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other features. LeapSense, however, is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue application (SuperWeb LLC) employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional software together with the chosen software) to install LeapSense on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, LeapSense tracks users' Internet browsing activity and displays intrusive online ads.

What is Browser Extension?

Intrusive online advertisements, 'Ad by Browser Extension', are delivered by potentially unwanted programs and browser extensions that employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox).

This marketing method allows developers to distribute their software together with other programs, and for this reason, most infections are caused by reckless download and installation of freeware downloads. Ads by Browser Extensions redirect users to the Advertising Support website.

The types advertisements delivered include banner, coupon, and pop-up ads. Clicking advertisements generated by rogue browser plug-ins (such as 'Ad by Browser Extension') may lead to further adware or malware infections.

What is Clicon?

The Clicon browser plug-in claims to save time and money by offering installation of special deals/discounts, enabling coupons, and comparison shopping. Clicon is developed by AD BUSINESS CROWN SOLUTIONS SL, and although this plug-in may seem to provide legitimate functionality, be aware that Clicon is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This rogue extension installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) via free software downloads by using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Freeware download websites such as download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com and many others, often employ this dubious marketing method to monetize their free services and traffic by offering installation of additional programs together with the chosen software. This is achieved by running small programs called 'download managers'.

What is deals?

Generated by rogue applications or browser extensions, 'Ad by deals' are intrusive online advertisements that employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on computers without users' consent. Bundling is a way to install additional applications together with other software.

These advertisements lead to the Advertising Support website. Rogue browser extensions often deliver a variety of intrusive online 'Ad by deals' advertisements including banner, pop-up, and coupon ads. Be aware that clicking these advertisements can lead to further computer infections (adware or malware).

What is WebBrowser?

The WebBrowser rogue application employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen free software) to install on computers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration, WebBrowser generates various intrusive online advertisements including (but not limited to) pop-up and banner ads. It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by this potentially unwanted program will lead to high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is websearch.searchtheglobe.info?

The websearch.searchtheglobe.info browser hijacker employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, this rogue application modifies the homepage, new tab URL, and default search engine browser settings by assigning them to websearch.searchtheglobe.info. In addition, websearch.searchtheglobe.info installs together with other programs called 'helper objects' that prevent users from reverting these changes.

This browser hijacker is mainly distributed together with free software and files available on freeware download websites. It is also 'bundled' via deceptive installers designed to trick unsuspecting users into installation of this potentially unwanted program together with the chosen free software.

What is I-Cinema?

Developed by DiscountFrenzy, I-Cinema is a rogue application claiming to allow users to watch online movies via their Internet browsers. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that I-Cinema is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This rogue application employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, I-Cinema diminishes browser performance and generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, pop-up/under, coupon, price comparison, in-line, and transitional ads (some leading to the Online Advertising Support website).

There is a high probability that clicking advertisements generated by this rogue application will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is SlimPrice?

Developed by First Offerz Ltd, SlimPrice is a rogue application claiming to save time and money by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and by displaying special discounts/deals available on shopping websites. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that SlimPrice is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by SlimPrice to install on Internet browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration, SlimPrice generates numerous intrusive online advertisements such as coupons, graphics, sponsored messages, deals, and other commercial offers. There is a high probability that clicking advertisements delivered by this rogue application will cause further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Price-Hero?

Created by First Offerz Ltd, Price-Hero is a rogue application claiming to save time and money by displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping stores, and by enabling coupons and comparison shopping. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Price-Hero is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

The developers of this rogue browser extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Price-Hero on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration, Price-Hero generates various intrusive online advertisements such as coupon, sponsored messages, photographs, graphics, deals, and other similar commercial features. It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by this rogue application will cause high-risk adware or malware infections

What is Price-Hipo?

Developed by First Offerz Ltd, Price-Hipo is a rogue application claiming to save time and money by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and by displaying special deals/discounts available on shopping websites.

On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Price-Hipo is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) employed by Price-Hipo uses to install on Internet Browsers without users' permission.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Price-Hipo generates various intrusive online advertisements including coupon, sponsored message, coupon photographs, graphic, deals, and other commercial offers. Clicking these advertisements may cause further high-risk adware or malware infections.