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What is Diamondata?

The Diamondata browser add-on claims to enhance Internet users' browsing experience by adding several features (inline text and multi-site searching, related search results, comparison shopping, special offers and coupons, website ratings and reviews) to their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox).

Whilst such added functionality may seem legitimate, many computer users refer to Diamondata as a virus or malware.

These negative associations are made since this browser plug-in installs on users' computers without their consent together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Furthermore, it generates intrusive ads labelled 'Diamondata Ads' and 'Powered by Diamondata'.

What is Web Connect?

Web Connect is a potentially unwanted browser add-on, which is promoted using free software downloads. This browser extension promises to enhance Internet users' browsing experience by displaying related search results, comparison shopping, special offers, coupons, and website ratings.

Whilst such added functionality may seem legitimate, in fact, Web Connect is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application.

It installs on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'. Many Internet users refer to this browser add-on as the Web Connect virus or malware.

What is SaltarSmart?

SaltarSmart is a potentially unwanted browser extension, which installs on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet.

Note that while this browser plug-in promises an enhanced Internet browsing experience (comparison shopping, inline text and multi-site searching, website ratings and reviews), in fact, it adds little functionality, and moreover, SaltarSmart diminishes Internet browser performance and generates various unwanted ads.

Many Internet users refer to this browser add-on as the SaltarSmart virus or malware. These negative associations are made since Internet users often install this add-on inadvertently without their consent.

What is Rolimno?

Rolimno is a potentially unwanted application distributed using free software downloads. It is adware that generates in-text, pop-up, and search ads when computer users surf the Internet. Internet users often install it inadvertently without their consent together with freeware downloaded from the Internet.

Note that while this browser add-on claims to add various features (comparison shopping, multi-site searching, and website ratings and reviews), in fact, it ads little functionality and causes diminished browser performance, unwanted ads, and may lead to serious privacy issues.

Rolimno is not a virus or malware, however, it is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application. It installs on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox.

What is Web Layers?

The Web Layers browser add-on promises to enhance users' Internet browsing experience by displaying website ratings and reviews, thus enabling 'comparison shopping' and adding multi-site search features. Whilst such added functionality may seem legitimate, many Internet users refer to Web Layers as a virus or malware.

Many reports indicate that this browser add-on installs on users' Internet browsers without their consent and generates unwanted in-text, pop-up, and coupons ads. The Web Layers browser extension is distributed using free software downloads and installs on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

What is BrowseFox?

The BrowseFox browser add-on displays various ads (in-text, pop-up, coupon, etc.) when Internet users surf the Internet. Many computer users refer to this browser extension as a virus or adware. These negative associations are made since BrowseFox is distributed using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'.

Technically, this browser add-on is not considered a virus or malware, however, due to the distribution method used and ability to generate unwanted ads, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application or adware. Many Internet users state that this plug-in was installed on their Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) without their consent.

What is ZenDeals?

ZenDeals is a potentially unwanted browser add-on, which generates coupon pop-up ads when Internet users visit online shopping websites. This browser extension is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox. Note that whilst ZenDeals is not related to malware or virus infections, it is categorized as adware.

Commonly, Internet users install this browser plugin inadvertently without their consent together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Computer users should be aware that, today, the majority of free software download websites use 'download clients' - small programs, which manage the download process of the chosen freeware.

What kind of program is WeDownload Manager?

WeDownload manager is an unwanted application, which displays pop-up ads when users search the Internet using popular Internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc. Pop-ups generated by this application offer installation of additional programs and browser plugins.

Note that while WeDownload Manager is not technically a virus or malware, the browser extensions offered by it may lead to serious privacy and computer security issues. This browser add-on is compatible with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.

Many computer users refer to this browser extension as a virus or malware. These negative associations are made since WeDownload Manager is promoted using a deceptive software distribution method called 'bundling'.

What is Win32/FakeVimes?

FakeVimes is the name of a family of fake antivirus programs, which report non-existent security threats in order to trick computer users into purchasing their useless license keys. Rogue programs from this family are distributed by cyber criminals who use 'exploit kits' to infiltrate users' operating systems.

Common sources of these bogus programs are malicious websites, infected email messages, and drive-by downloads. Exploit kits rely on outdated software to exploit any security vulnerabilities detected within users' systems prior to infiltration.

Thus, keeping installed software up-to-date drastically reduces the risk of infection with malware and fake antivirus programs. Cyber criminals responsible for creating fake antivirus programs from the FakeVimes family have released over 200 rogue antivirus programs.

What is LemurLeap?

LemurLeap is a potentially unwanted application distributed via free software downloads. This browser add-on self-installs on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox together with free software downloaded from the Internet. Unwilling installation is achieved through devious free software 'download clients' or 'installers'.

At time of research, LemurLeap was distributed by the Somoto download client. Internet users should be aware that, today, the majority of free software download websites (download.com, softonic.com, etc.) use download clients offering (some in a deceptive manner) installation of additional browser add-ons or toolbars together with the selected free software download.