HomeTab virus is a term used to describe a browser hijacker, which modifies computer users' Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage, new tab, and default search engine settings to search.hometab.com (or search.newhometab.com). This browser hijacker is distributed using free software d
The 'Surf Canyon redirect' is a term used to describe a potentially unwanted application, which infiltrate users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) through free software downloads. The software generates Surf Canyon ads whilst searching the Internet using G
Developed by SuperWeb LLC, the PowerfulBrowse rogue browser extension claims to enhance the online shopping experience by enabling coupons, comparison shopping, and adding other useful functionality. Although PowerfulBrowse may seem a legitimate browser plug-in, Internet users should be aware tha
The hot-finder.com virus is a potentially unwanted application, which modifies Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) settings by assigning the default search engine and homepage fields to the hot-finder.com website. This browser hijacker is distributed via a dec
The gboxapp browser add-on claims to make users' Internet browsing experience more fun and productive by providing users with various tools and free applications (for example calculators, currency converters, games, etc.). Whilst such functionality may seem legitimate, this browser extension is ca
The mystart.vi-view.com browser hijacker installs on the Google Chrome browser together with free software (Vi-view Image Viewer) downloaded from the Internet. After successful infiltration, this adware modifies the browser homepage setting by assigning it to the mystart.vi-view.com website. At t
The websearch.fastosearch.info browser hijacker installs on users' Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) together with free software downloaded from the Internet. After successful infiltration, this adware modifies Internet browser settings including the homepag
Save On is a browser add-on compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Save On uses a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (installation of additional applications along with the chosen software) to install on these browsers without users' consent. Fol
Created by Phoenix Media Inc, the PlusVid browser plugin claims to enhance users' YouTube experience by setting videos to the highest available quality. While some computer users may find such functionality useful, the PlusVid add-on is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted application
Sharp Savings is a potentially unwanted browser plug-in developed by Engaging Apps (also known as Innovative Apps, Alluring Apps, or 215 Apps). This browser extension displays coupon and deal ads when Internet users visit online shopping websites such as Walmart, eBay, Amazon, etc. This browser ad