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DustApps Ads
Adware

DustApps Ads

DustApps is a deceptive application claiming to improve users' Internet search experience by delivering the most relevant results - "DustApp software adds helpful content and tools to enrich the results of your internet searches."  This feature might trick some users into believing that DustApps

Ads by Newer Version
Adware

Ads by Newer Version

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Newer Version is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other similar features. On initial inspection, some users may find this browser add-on legitimate and useful, however

WizzWifi Hotspot Adware
Adware

WizzWifi Hotspot Adware

Created by developers of WizzScreen, WizzWifi Hotspot is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that supposedly allows users to create a WiFi hotspot - "Wifi Hotspot - Share your connection with your friend on one click and transform your computer on a wifi hotspot." On initial inspection, this appl

Walasearch.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Walasearch.com Redirect

Identical to yessearches.com, newsearch123.com, yoursearching.com, and a number of other dubious websites, walasearch.com is a fake Internet search engine that claims to improve the web browsing experience by generating the most relevant search results. These claims are simply attempts to give th

Tabnewsearch.com Redirect
Browser Hijacker

Tabnewsearch.com Redirect

Tabnewsearch.com is another fake Internet search engine that, on initial inspection, may seem legitimate. In fact, developers promote this website using dubious software 'installers' that hijack web browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) and stealthily modify their settin

Search.youppes.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.youppes.com Redirect (Mac)

Identical to search.jakecares.com, search.epolife.com, and many other sites, search.youppes.com is a fake Internet search engine. Initially, this site may seem legitimate and useful, however, the developers promote it using dubious application 'installers' that hijack web browsers and modify th

Search.smacklek.com Redirect (Mac)
Mac Virus

Search.smacklek.com Redirect (Mac)

Search.smacklek.com is a deceptive website that claims to be an Internet search engine. It is identical to a number of other bogus sites such as search.epolife.com, search.jakecares.com, and search.texiday.com. Initially, search.smacklek.com may seem legitimate, however, this site is promoted u

FREETHEMEDIA Player Adware
Adware

FREETHEMEDIA Player Adware

According to the developers, FREETHEMEDIA Player is a legitimate cross-platform media player - "FREETHEMEDIA player is a cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files and DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols". These false claims often trick users t

Digiworldsearch Media Manager Adware
Adware

Digiworldsearch Media Manager Adware

Digiworldsearch Media Manager is a deceptive app that supposedly helps to monetize YouTube content. These claims often trick users into believing that Digiworldsearch Media Manager is legitimate. In fact, this app is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. One of the main reas

Hostify Ads
Adware

Hostify Ads

Hostify is a dubious application claiming to allow users to share their wireless network (WiFi). This functionality might seem legitimate, however, Hostify is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). One of the main reasons for these negative associations is stealth install