Developed by Rational Thought Solutions, Storm Alert is a rogue browser extension claiming to warn users of forthcoming storms. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that Storm Alert is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP) or adware. The developers
Identical to My Weather XP, My Maps XP, and a number of other dubious apps, My Sports XP is a browser hijacker claiming to allow users to watch sports on various streaming sites free of charge - "Watch Live Coverage of Sports Online with easy access to your favorite TV streaming sites." These fa
According to the developers, DesktopNews is a legitimate application that brings all the latest world news directly to the desktop - "DesktopNews Gadget is the easiest way for you to stay update with what is happening in the world." On initial inspection, this app might seem legitimate, however,
Price Master supposedly saves time and money while shopping online by providing coupons, notifying users about special deals/discounts available on various online stores, and enabling functionality such as comparison shopping. Many users believe this app to legitimate and useful, however, due to
iStreamLite is presented as a legitimate application allowing users to download various online streaming videos - "Download streaming videos directly to your desktop". Initially, this functionality might appear useful, however, be aware that due to its rogue behavior, iStreamLite is categorized a
The GoHD browser extension claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by improving YouTube video quality. GoHD, however, is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' employed by
Your Email Center is a browser-hijacking program identical to Your Maps Now, My Coupons XP, My Weather XP, and a number of other potentially unwanted programs (PUP). These programs claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling various 'useful' features (for example, quick access
The Start Web (or MyAllSearch) toolbar is a browser add-on created by Iminent and distributed by various free software download websites. This plug-in claims to enhance users' social networking experience by enabling emoticons and smileys. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, an
According to the developers, Internet Cupom saves time and money by providing coupons, displaying special deals/discounts available on various online stores, enabling comparison shopping, and other similar functionality. On initial inspection, this functionality might appear legitimate and useful
Search.wowmusix.com is a deceptive website claiming to allow users to play various music and improve the Internet search experience by displaying the most relevant search results - "With wowMusix Start you can play albums of your favourites artists and gives you easy and unlimited access to music,