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What is Shield-ren?

According to the developers, Shield-ren improves Internet browsing safety by preventing users from encountering unwanted (for example, adult) content. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, the Shield-ren browser add-on is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

Commonly, Shield-ren infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party apps together with the chosen software).

Many users do not pay close enough attention during download of free software, and thereby, inadvertently install applications such as Shield-ren together with freeware downloaded from the Internet. After system infiltration, Shield-ren displays various intrusive online advertisements.

Since these generated ads are likely to redirect to rogue websites containing infectious content, clicking them exposes computers to risk of infection.

What is Screen Flip?

Screen Flip is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) created by SuperWeb LLC. This browser plug-in claims to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as comparison shopping and coupons.

This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Screen Flip is classed as adware, 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' permission.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Screen Flip displays intrusive online advertisements and tracks Internet browsing activity.

What is global gadget?

Global gadget is a rogue browser extension claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by providing various features such as coupons and comparison shopping. While some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, global gadget is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

The developers (SuperWeb LLC) employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party applications together with the chosen software) to install global gadget on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

As with most other adware, global gadget generates intrusive online advertisements after successful infiltration. These include banners, full-page, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, search, and other ads that often redirect to bogus websites. Therefore, clicking them may result in further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Back to Back?

Back to Back is a deceptive browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by providing features such as comparison shopping and coupons. The functionality offered may seem legitimate and useful, however, Back to Back is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

A deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' is used in Back to Back adware distribution and is one of the main reasons for these negative associations. Bundling is stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software, and therefore, most users install this adware inadvertently.

After infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this PUP generates intrusive online advertisements (banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and search) that are likely to redirect to bogus websites, thereby exposing your computer to risk of infection.

What is Any Angle?

Any Angle is one of several hundred rogue browser plug-ins created by a company called SuperWeb LLC. The developers claim that their product will enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other features.

This may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, Any Angle is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. The main reason for these negative associations is a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed in Any Angle add-on distribution.

Bundling is stealth installation of third party apps together with regular software, and therefore, users often inadvertently install applications such as Any Angle together with free software downloaded from freeware download websites.

After system infiltration, Any Angle delivers numerous intrusive online ads including banner, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and search ads. Advertisements generated by this adware are likely to redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content, and thus, clicking them exposes your system to risk of infection.

What is Bold Letters?

Developers of the Bold Letters browser plug-in (SuperWeb LLC) present it as a legitimate tool to improve the Internet browsing experience, since it supposedly enables various useful features such as coupons and comparison shopping. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, Bold Letters is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

The add-on is mostly distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. This method is used to stealthily install third party applications when user installs regular software, and therefore, Bold Letters adware is often distributed together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites.

Following successful infiltration on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox), Bold Letters displays various intrusive online ads including pop-up, search, banner, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and other similar advertisement types.

Most of these ads redirect to rogue websites containing infectious content, and therefore, clicking them might cause further high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is moviesfanatic.com?

Moviesfanatic.com is a newer version of the default-search.net browser hijacker. This bogus application is distributed together with regular software using the 'bundling' method (stealth installation of third party apps together with the chosen software).

After system infiltration, this rogue app hijacks Internet browsers and assigns the default search engine to default-search.net, and homepage to moviesfanatic.com. Commonly, browser hijacking apps install several small programs called 'helper objects' to prevent users from reverting these changes.

Research shows that moviesfanatic.com redirects to the yahoo.com search website, however, there is no guarantee that redirects by moviesfanatic.com will remain safe. Many users do not pay enough attention during the download of free software, and therefore, freeware download websites are the main source of these infections.

What is Los Pollos Hermanos?

Cable network AMC’s popular TV series, Breaking Bad, which ended after five successful seasons in 2013, is in the spotlight once again thanks to a group of hackers who have modelled a new ransomware variant after the hit show.

The new malware variant confronts users with a message complete with the Los Pollos Hermanos logo – a fictional fried chicken restaurant featured in the television show. The malware encrypts all files on the infected computer and threatens victims with deletion of all encrypted files unless a ransom is paid.

The ransom, at time of writing, is $1,000 AUD (~$791 USD). Researchers from security firm, Symantec, were the first to discover the new malware and according to an official report released by the company, the Breaking Bad ransomware is currently sweeping Australia and could reach the shores of the United States and other English-speaking countries in the near future.

What is BitCryptor?

BitCryptor is a ransomware virus that infiltrates operating systems via infected email messages, exploit kits, and fake downloads (for example, rogue video players and fake Flash updates). This is an updated variant of a ransomware infection previously known as CoinVault (originating from CryptoGraphic locker).

After successful infiltration, this malicious program encrypts (AES 256 - symmetrical encryption algorithm) files stored on computers (including .odt, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, psd, .cdr, .mp3, .raw, .jpeg, .gif, .bmp, and .txt files among many others) and demands payment of 1 Bitcoin (at time of writing, approximately $240 USD) within 66 hours.

Cyber criminals responsible for releasing this rogue program ensure that it executes on all Windows versions including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. As well as displaying a window with encryption information, BitCryptor also changes the desktop wallpaper, which reads 'Your files have been encrypted! - BitCryptor'.

What is Savvy Suggestor?

Created by Prospera Software Inc, Savvy Suggestor offers a feature supposedly to improve the Internet search experience by displaying advanced results and search suggestions. Some users may find this functionality legitimate and useful, however, Savvy Suggestor is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

This application infiltrates Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' - stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software.

Following infiltration, Savvy Suggestor displays various intrusive online advertisements (mostly coupons), and since most redirect to bogus websites containing infectious content, clicking them exposes the system to risk of infection.