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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ExploreActivity is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that installs on Mac computers. While it may be promoted as a legitimate program, its questionable behaviour and installation methods are why it’s classified as PUP by a lot of anti-virus programs.
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Driver Magic is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) advertised as a driver updating program. Driver Magic may be promoted as a useful program but it doesn’t do anything you can’t easily do yourself manually.
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What are Apple Platform Security fake alerts
Apple Platform Security fake alerts are scam messages that falsely claim that there are viruses on your Mac computer. It’s essentially a tech-support scam that wants you to call the displayed phone number to supposedly receive professional tech-support from Apple technicians. However, if you were to call, you’d be connected to professional scammers who…
FreeCodecPack is advertised as program for viewing various file formats, but is classified as adware by anti-virus programs due to its questionable behaviour and distribution methods. While users refer to it as a virus due to its behaviour, it’s not actually a malicious threat. However, it’s also not something that should be kept installed on the computer.
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Driver Tonic is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), advertised as a system optimization tool that will update system drivers. It’s one of those fake system optimizers that install without explicit permission and try to trick users into purchasing full versions. While Driver Tonic may promise to enhance a computer’s performance, it’s not actually useful in any way.
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