SecuriGuard Browser is a rogue browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its installation method and behavior. The PUP is disguised as a useful, Chromium-based browser that will make browsing more secure. However, it can install without explicit permission and forces users to use a questionable search engine that generates no results. Instead, it redirects users to…
EpiStart (EpiBrowser) is a rogue browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program due to its behavior and installation methods. EpiStart is based on the Chromium open-source project, and forces users to use a fake search engine that does not generate any results. It promotes the epibrowser.com search engine. The search engine does not work and instead, it redirects to Yahoo. It’s…
Weisx App is a questionable program that may suddenly appear on the computer without users recalling how it got installed. It does not appear to currently have any functionality, which is even more disturbing. If you suddenly notice it installed on your device, remove it sooner rather than later as the program raises several privacy and security concerns.
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OneStart is a browser based on the Chromium open-source project. While it’s advertised as a browser with AI features, it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program due to its use of software bundling to install on users’ computers without permission. It’s not a dangerous infection that will harm your computer but it’s not something you should keep on your computer…
Fast! may be advertised as a useful system optimizer but it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). It may be installed using deceptive installation methods and show fake scan results to pressure users into buying subscriptions that they don’t actually need. The program may claim to be able to speed up users’ computers but it won’t have any noticeable…
Online Security unwanted extension is a potentially malicious extension that imitates a legitimate extension by the same name. The extension makes unwanted changes to the browser’s settings and has intrusive data-collection practices. It’s advertised on free download sites and can be installed via the software bundling method.
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Artificius unwanted program is a dubious browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program. It’s not a particularly dangerous infection but it’s also not something that you should keep installed as it has highly questionable data collection practices. Users are often tricked into installing Artificius and similar programs.
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Chromstera is a deceptive browser, classified as a potentially unwanted program. It’s not a malicious infection but it’s also not something you should keep installed on your computer because it will worsen your browsing and potentially steal browsing-related data.
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Web Companion by Adaware is advertised as a browser security program that will protect users when they’re browsing. However, it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program by anti-virus software, mainly due to its installation via software bundling. It’s not classified as a malicious program nor should it directly harm your computer, but if you do not remember installing it, we…
Vlc Plus Player Virus can refer to either a potentially unwanted program (PUP) installed on your computer, or a false positive detected by adware cleaning tool AdwCleaner.
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