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What is smartones?

Smartones is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to save time and money by displaying special deals/discounts and coupons on shopping websites such as Walmart, Amazon, eBay, and so on. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that smartones is referred as malware or a virus.

These associations are made since this PUP employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' permission.

Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute adware together with other software, and therefore, most users infect their computers with smartones when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

What is Discountlocator?

Discountlocator is a rogue browser extension claiming to save time and money by displaying special deals, discounts, and coupons when browsing online shopping stores. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.

Although this extension may appear legitimate and useful, be aware that Discountlocator is considered to be a virus or malware since it employs a deceptive installation method called 'bundling' to infiltrate Internet browsers - this allows developers to stealthily distribute applications together with other software.

Therefore, most users inadvertently install Discountlocator during download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is CinemP+?

Created by Stampede Technologies, the CinemP+ browser plug-in claims to enhance users' YouTube experience by turning 'lights off' (enabling users to adjust computer screen lights) when watching online videos.

While some computer users may find this functionality useful, the CinemP+ add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application, since it infiltrates browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Computer users often install CinemP+ inadvertently without their consent when downloading free software.

What is Ciuvo?

The Ciuvo add-on is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. It claims to save time and money by displaying special deals/discounts and coupons when browsing online shopping websites. Although Ciuvo may seem to be a legitimate and useful browser extension, be aware that this application is often referred to as a virus or malware.

These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Ciuvo to install on Internet browsers without users' permission. Bundling is a way to stealthily distribute applications together with other software, and for this reason, most infections are caused by reckless download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is Rcoupon?

Rcoupon is a rogue browser plug-in compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. It promises to save time and money by displaying coupons and special deals/discounts when browsing online shopping websites such as Walmart, Amazon, eBay, and so on.

While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Rcoupon is considered to be a virus or malware since it employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with the chosen software, and therefore, most users inadvertently install Rcoupon when downloading free software from freeware download websites.

What is Salus?

Salus (or Salus Internet Protector) is a potentially unwanted application that installs on computer systems via small programs called 'download managers' on freeware download websites such as download.com, soft32.com, softonic.com, and many others.

The developers of this rogue application employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software), and therefore, Internet users often inadvertently install Salus together with downloaded free software.

This application claims to enhance user-browsing protection by preventing malware and spyware infections on malicious websites, and although the program appears useful and legitimate, be aware that Salus is categorized as adware.

Following successful infiltration on Internet browsers, this potentially unwanted program generates various intrusive online advertisements and monitors users' Internet browsing activity.

What is Mezaa?

Mezaa is a potentially unwanted application distributed using fake downloads and deceptive free software 'download clients'. The software commonly installs on Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent.

Developers of this browser extension claim that it saves time and money whilst shopping online and 'helps people to navigate to their favourite websites faster and protect them from malicious sites'.

While this functionality may seem legitimate, be aware that Mezaa is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application, and therefore, you are advised not to use this browser add-on.

After successful infiltration, this browser plug-in causes various unwanted ads including intrusive coupons, savings offers, in-text, pop-up, and other advertisements. Clicking these third party advertisements can result in privacy issues or installation of malware.

What is SpeedSave?

SpeedSave is a rogue browser extension claiming to save time and money by displaying special discounts and deals when users browse online shopping stores such as eBay, Amazon, Walmart, and many others. This add-on is compatible with the Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome browsers.

Although this functionality may seem useful and legitimate, be aware that SpeedSave is often referred to as a virus or malware, since it 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.

Potentially unwanted applications such as SpeedSave are mostly distributed together with free software downloadable on freeware download websites. 

What is Coupon Addon?

Coupon Addon is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. This browser extension claims to save time and money by displaying special deals and discounts when browsing shopping websites such as Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and so on.

Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, Coupon Addon is frequently referred as a virus or malware. These negative associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by Coupon Addon to install on Internet browsers without users' consent.

Bundling allows developers to stealthily distribute their applications together with other software, and for this reason, most users inadvertently install Coupon Addon with other similar adware during download of free software from freeware download websites.

What is Converter Free Online?

The Converter Free Online browser plug-in was created by a company called D&V Limited. This browser extension is advertised as a useful plug-in allowing users to convert songs and videos into different formats.

While this functionality may seem legitimate, computer users should be aware that Converter Free Online is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. The plug-in infiltrates browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without users' consent (when downloading or installing free software) and generates intrusive in-text and pop-up ads.