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What is Desktop Temperature Monitor?

Created by System Alerts LLC, Desktop, the Temperature Monitor application claims to enable quick weather temperature monitoring. On initial inspection, this may seem legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that Desktop Temperature Monitor is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

The developers of this rogue extension employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install Desktop Temperature Monitor on computers without users' consent. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software.

Therefore, most users inadvertently install Desktop Temperature Monitor when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Desktop Temperature Monitor delivers intrusive online advertisements, causes unwanted browser redirects, and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Eye Perform?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, Eye Perform is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Eye Perform is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware.

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

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Eye Perform generates numerous intrusive online advertisements including banner, interstitial, search, pop-up, transitional, and full-page ads. Clicking advertisements generated by Eye Perform is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is tikotin.com?

The owners of tikotin.com employ deceptive promotion techniques to attract web traffic. Commonly, redirects to tikotin.com are a consequence of computer users installing various add-ons, toolbars, and plug-ins to their Internet browsers. Browser add-ons that redirect computer users to various websites are distributed using free software downloaded from the Internet.

Bundling browser add-ons with free software is a common technique used by developers to monetize their products. Always check each installation window of free software downloads, unchecking any options related to Internet browser homepage or default search engine modification.

What is Box Rock?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Box Rock is a rogue browser plug-in claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling comparison shopping, coupons, and other functions. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Box Rock is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP).

Box Rock employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

After successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Box Rock generates various intrusive online advertisements such as search, banner, interstitial, pop-up, transitional, and full-page ads. There is a high probability that clicking these advertisements will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is IdleCrawler?

Idle Crawler claims to be a useful program for marketers, however at time of research we couldn’t find such functionality. When installed this application didn’t create any Start Menu shortcuts or Desktop icons. The developers of this software claim that it utilizes unused computer power and broadband connections to crawl the web.

While this functionality does not appear malicious, PC users should be aware that IdleCrawler is categorized as potentially unwanted program (according to Virustotal.com Idle Crawler is categorized as potentially unwanted program by more than 20 antivirus programs) .

What is AppSuper?

Created by SuperWeb LLC, AppSuper is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and other functions. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that AppSuper is considered to be adware.

This rogue browser extension employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on these browsers, AppSuper delivers numerous intrusive online advertisements such as banner, search, pop-up, interstitial, transitional, and full-page ads. It is highly probable that clicking advertisements generated by AppSuper will cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is BrowserProtector?

Developed by a company called 'Intriguing Apps', BrowserProtector is a rogue browser extension claiming to protect user-browsing by preventing spyware and malware infections from malicious websites.

Although this browser add-on may appear legitimate and useful, be aware that it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional applications together with the chosen software) to install on browsers without users' permission.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, Browser Protector generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Browser Champion?

Created by Intriguing Apps, Browser Champion is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enhance user-browsing protection by blocking malware and spyware infections on malicious websites. While this browser add-on appears legitimate and useful, be aware that it is categorized as adware.

The developers of this PUP employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install Browser Champion on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, Browser Champion generates various intrusive online advertisements including coupon, banner, pop-up, interstitial, targeted video ads, and download offers of other rogue browser extensions considered to be adware. Clicking these advertisements is likely to cause high-risk adware or malware infections.

What is Lasaoren.com?

The Lasaoren browser toolbar claims to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by allowing immediate access to various social networking websites (for example, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and improving the quality of Internet search results.

Although this browser plug-in may seem to deliver legitimate and useful functionality, be aware that it is categorized as a browser hijacker or redirect virus.

This association is made since Lasaoren.com employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome) without users' consent. Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software.

Therefore, users commonly infect their computers with the Lasaoren.com browser hijacker when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

What is Vosteran.com?

The Vosteran browser add-on (compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) claims to enhance users' browsing experience by displaying quick access links to popular social networking websites (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and improve the overall Internet search and browsing experience.

This browser extension is developed by a company called ironSource. While this added functionality may seem legitimate and useful, many computer users refer to Vosteran as a redirect virus or a browser hijacker.

These associations are made since the vosteran.com website is promoted via free software downloads using a software distribution (marketing) method called 'bundling'. The Vosteran toolbar is installed on browsers during download or installation of legitimate free software using 'download clients' or 'installers'.