The Privacy SafeGuard browser add-on claims to protect users' privacy whilst surfing the Internet. It is developed to work with Google Chrome, and while its initiative to protect Internet users from privacy issues is valid, this browser plug-in has some downsides. For example, it displays unwant
The Searchcore.net website is promoted using Internet browser plug-ins (redirects). Using a customized Google search engine, this website is basic and provides no functionality that would enhance an Internet user's experience. While the redirects to this website are not related to viruses or mal
The Text Enhance browser plug-in displays text link ads. Whilst this is not malware, developers of this platform use deceptive advertising methods. Note that you may see Text Enhance ads even if you do not have this particular browser plug-in installed. This situation can occur when computer use
1ClickDownloader is a software package that supposedly enables users to efficiently download files from the Internet. Creators of this program claim that the software has over 10 million users worldwide. This program alone is not related to malware or viruses, however, its developers employ dubi
The LinkBucks advertising network pays for clicks on links. This is a popular platform used by webmasters, bloggers, etc. to make money from their websites. Everyone is able to join the network to make money by generating Linkbucks links and directing traffic to them. Whilst this ad network is l
The Browse to Save (Browse2Save) browser add-on displays coupons and deals when browsing online shopping websites. This plug-in self-installs on the Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla FireFox browsers. This browser plug-in is not directly related to malware or virus infections, can be
The Stop Piracy message locks computer users' screens, stating that these measures were taken due to alleged use of pirated software or watching pornography. This is a ransomware infection and it should not be trusted. The screen locker exploits the names of SOPA and PIPA and is created with the
PricePeep is a browser add-on that displays various deals when computer users visit online shopping websites. Developers of this plug-in claim that the add-on helps to save time and money. While some computer users may find this plug-in useful, its dubious promotion tactics and aggressive ads ma
The Police Grand-Ducale Luxembourg message is a scam targeting PC users predominantly from Luxembourg. These messages, which lock computer users' screens and demand payment of some form of fine, are called ransomware infections. This particular infection originates from a family called Adneukine
The LPD BM.I POLIZEI message is a ransomware infection targeting PC users predominantly from Austria. This is a scam created and distributed by cyber criminals. The purpose of this deceptive screen locker is to trick unsuspecting PC users into paying a bogus 100 Euro fine. The ransomware origina