EasyDocMerge toolbar is a malware that was developed to popularize certain sites and thus bring money to its creators. The disguise that toolbar has allows it to deceive users, as it offers to manage PDF files. However, in place of providing options of merging several files into one PDF the application delivers ads to all your browser, the amount of which is able to ruin any browsing experience.
ClearScreen Player is a false application which description would interest many people, as it says that the program allows watching videos out of browser. Because of this well-planned promotional campaign many users have downloaded the application, however they soon became out of conceit with it.
OutSurfing.com is a shady search page that shouldn’t be trusted. The page appears without user’s permission and does everything possible to redirect people on affiliate sites. For this the malware takes the control over browsers and replaces main pages and search engines with its own after which it blocks the settings change.
Hoopla Search infection is known for the effects it makes on browsers. The first thing you notice is change of the home page, that is nt.hooplasearch.com now. Moreover, the page will be used as a new tab page and main search engine, so it would be difficult to evade using it. Then, if you decide to stick to the page, you will see why Hoopla Search is considered to be a malware. The search page alters the results in order to land users on affiliate sources.
Almost every user is keen on keeping their system safe, and many malware developers exploit this natural concern and make money on it. One SystemCare is one of those applications that are presented as a PC aiding program that would solve system problems in several clicks. Unfortunately, instead of helping to improve system performance by removing leftovers and restoring broken files for real, One SystemCare only imitates these functions.
Though it may seem that changing a search engine cannot do any harm, it turns wrong with browser hijackers. Search.siviewer.com is a search engine that shouldn’t be trusted and set as the main page. The reason for this warning is the nature of the page - in fact, the search domain is a browser hijacker that presents corrupted results.
Social2Search threat is created to infect systems of those users who are interested in social online activities, as it promises to improve their daily browsing experience with embedding some social elements to the search. This means that a user who has Social2Search installed will get additional information about the activities of their friends in social networks and be shown the related links in search results.
SmartWeb is a product of SoftBrain Technologies Ltd, which is presented as an enjoyable browser add-on having many handy features, but then turns out to be an adware. With this standard promotional campaign malware developers lure people into having SmartWeb on their systems, which can totally spoil browsing experience,
Tide Search threat combines the features of several malware types - Potentially Unwanted Application, adware, and browser hijacker. If it ends on your system you will soon notice it, as the application alters a browser behavior dramatically. First change you notice will be a different start page and main search engine, which are now search.tidesearch.net.
Kovter is a dangerous money-extorting malware that belongs to the group of ransomware viruses. It was first recorded in May, 2014 and since then the threat has spread through the globe and infected thousands of computers. Kovter operates in the same manners as its forerunners - it overtakes a system and demands money for its restitution. Lately Kovter, however, exploited the disguise of governmental accusation. It blocked the screen with the notification of user’s law breaching and stated that there was a fine for the crimes.
