MixVideoPlayer is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that claims to allow users to mix various videos (sourced from YouTube, the local hard drive, and other streaming video websites) within a playlist. Applications such as this often seem legitimate and useful, however, MixVideoPlayer is conside
Web Amplified is a browser plug-in claiming to improve the Internet browsing experience by enabling features such as coupons, comparison shopping, and so on. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that Web Amplified is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted
Book Source is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to allow users to download various ebooks. Initially, this functionality might seem legitimate and useful, however, these false claims are simply attempts to trick users to install. In fact, Book Source is classed as adware. One of the
'Powered by' is a familiar label of intrusive online advertisements generated by various adware-type programs. Most of those applications falsely claim to enhance the web browsing experience - these claims are simply attempts to give the impression of legitimate software. In fact, adware-type pro
TiantianWIFI is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that infiltrates systems without users’ consent. It is distributed as a 'bundle' with other applications. Once infiltration is successful, TiantianWIFI generates intrusive online advertisements and tracks users' web browsing activity. For these
BestWeb is a dubious application distributed as a 'bundle' with other software. On initial inspection, it may not seem suspicious, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware. Once infiltrated, BestWeb generates intrusive pop-up messages and monitors users' web browsi
BrowseSuggest is an adware-type application that claims to enhance the web browsing experience by improving Internet searches, displaying coupons, comparison shopping, and providing other similar features to save time and money when shopping online. These false claims often trick users to install
DictionaryBoss is presented as a legitimate browser toolbar that provides dictionary-related features (translation, spell check, etc.). By claiming to enable useful functionality, DictionaryBoss often tricks users to install, however, this toolbar is classed as a browser hijacker and a potentiall
Search.texiday.com is supposedly a legitimate Internet search engine with very similar appearance to other (legitimate) search engines such as Bing, Yahoo, and Google. Therefore, users often believe that search.texiday.com is reputable software. In fact, developers promote search.texiday.com vi
According to the developers, search.celipsow.com is an Internet search engine that generates the most relevant search results. On initial inspection, the appearance of this site may seem identical to other Internet search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Therefore, many users often beli