Vaudix is a browser extension claiming to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling media file compression, online video encoding, and other useful features. While such functionality may seem legitimate, computer users should be aware that Vaudix is categorized as adware or a potentiall
Created by Airwaves Moves Inc, the HD Quality browser plug-in claims to enhance users' YouTube (and other video streaming websites) experience by configuring videos to the highest available quality. While some computer users may find this functionality useful, in fact, the HD Quality add-on is cat
Created by Weather Protector LLC, StormWatch is a rogue application claiming to notify users about forthcoming storms via a desktop widget. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, be aware that StormWatch is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted
Created by Weather Notifications LLC, Severe Weather Alerts is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) claiming to enable users to check the current weather forecast via a desktop widget. While this functionality might seem useful and legitimate, be aware that Severe Weather Alerts is categorized as
Created by XTRM Group Ltd, MySafeProxy is a rogue application claiming to provide a free proxy service. While this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that it is considered to be adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP). These associations are made due to a deceptive soft
WordExtra is a rogue browser extension claiming to facilitate the search of word meanings. Although such functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that WordExtra is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP) since it employs a deceptive software marketing method ca
Created by Interesting Solutions, Astro Arcade is a rogue browser extension claiming to allow users to play an addictive game called Asteroids. This may seem to be a legitimate and useful browser plug-in, however, be aware that Astro Arcade is actually considered as a potentially unwanted program
SmootherWeb is a rogue browser extension claiming to increase Internet browsing speed. On initial inspection, this may appear to be legitimate and useful functionality, however, be aware that SmootherWeb is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program (PUP), since it employs a deceptiv
The Cryptographic Locker ransomware virus infiltrates users' operating systems via drive-by downloads, exploit kits, and fake downloads (for example, rogue video players, or fake Flash updates). After successful infiltration, this malicious program encrypts files stored on computers (including .o
Created by Say Media Group Ltd, the PicColor app installs on computers together with free software. At time of writing, the actual functionality of this application is not clear. The developers of this app employ a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling', and therefore, computer use