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The browser hijacking website, searchzillions.com, claims to enhance the Internet search experience and is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. This method allows developers to hijack Internet browsers and install apps without users' consent. After installati
Due to various features offered (such as building analytic reports in SEO, SEM, and SMM cases, which are useful for Internet Marketing professionals), OverLook may seem legitimate and useful software. This application, however, is distributed using the 'bundling' method and is classed as a potent
The start.alawar.com browser hijacking application is bundled with various arcade games. Once installed, it assigns popular Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) default search engine, homepage, and new tab URL settings to ru.redirect.wrapper.services.alawar.com.
The AdBlockerPremium application claims to improve Internet browsing security and to block ads displayed by various websites. Although this functionality may seem legitimate, AdBlockerPremium is categorized as a potentially unwanted application. This application is usually bundled with other softw
Thirteen degrees claims to boost the Internet browsing experience, however, this is merely an attempt to trick users into believing that this software is legitimate and useful. Many users do not realize that this browser add-on is adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The company respo
Mystartsearch.com is a popular website, which can be used as a start-page for your Internet browser. This site presents users with a search bar and links to popular websites and social networks. Mystartsearch.com is a legitimate website and not related to computer viruses or malware, however, the
Some users may find Application Nation add-on legitimate and useful due to the various features offered - coupons, comparison shopping, etc. Despite this, Application Nation is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since the developers of this app (SuperWeb LLC) employ
Polished Patterns is a deceptive browser plug-in developed and released by SuperWeb LLC. This add-on supposedly offers useful features to enhance the Internet browsing experience (for example, improved Internet searches), and therefore, some users consider Polished Patterns as a legitimate extensi
Developed and released by SuperWeb LLC, Information Vent is an adware-type browser extension offering a wide range of supposedly useful features such as comparison shopping, coupons, etc. Some users may find this add-on legitimate and useful, however, Information Vent is categorized as a potential