TidyNetwork.com (TidyNetwork) is privacy-invading advertising software (in-text advertising), or malware, categorized as adware that is often referred to as the TidyNetowork virus. TidyNetwork utilizes browser hijackers and third party software (including third party malware) to infect a computer and browser without direct permission, or entrap victims to additional terms, which may include introducing the infected browser and operating system to third party adware, browser hijackers, and spyware associated with TidyNetwork.com or displaying a series of unwanted in-text and pop-up advertisements.

SearchEnhance is an adware serving platform, and browser add-on and extension, referred to as a browser hijacker that infects computer systems without detection, or entraps victims whom voluntarily install the SearchEnhance browser attachment from a variety of online distributors, including their primary website, SearchEnhance.com.

OneTab is malicious software (malware) and a browser attachment, categorized as a browser hijacker that infects computer systems without detection in order to observe user computing and internet activity and generate revenue via third party adware and spyware programs. OneTab and third-party malware infect a computer system and change existing internet browser settings, often causing infected browsers to start-up on and redirect to third-party websites, and/or display in-text and pop-up advertisements, usually from common adware platforms such as Text Enhance.

SaveByClick is malware, categorized as adware that utilizes browser hijackers to change internet browser settings, in order to display unwanted advertisements, coupons, and deals to the user while browsing the internet. A majority of SaveByClick advertisements are not necessarily malicious, but may link to a variety of malicious websites, or initiate the installment of malicious payloads to a computer system without consent.

Keepvid is an unethical Windows .NET application and program related to Ilivid Media, referred to as the Keepvid virus or Keepvid browser hijacker, that allows users to download or “keep” streaming videos from websites such as Dailymotion, 4shared, 5min, 9you, AlterVideo.net, Aniboom, blip.tv, Break, Clipfish.de, Clipser, Clip.vn, CollegeHumor, Cracked, Current, dekhona.com, DivxStage.eu, eHow, eBaumsWorld, Ensonhaber, Facebook, Flickr, Flukiest, FunnyJunk, FunnyOrDie, FunnyPlace.org, Metacafe, MySpace, Ning, Photobucket, RuTube, SoundCloud, Stagevu, TED, Tudou, TwitVid, VBOX7, videobb, VideoWeed.es, Veoh, Vimeo, and zShare.net.

Setaga is an unethical adware platform and alleged search engine, categorized as a browser hijacker, that claims to be a monetization aggregator company offering web monetization tools for third party extensions, add-ons or website owners, but Setaga helps unethical developers and website owners turn their add-ons, extensions or websites into a profitable business by bundling monetization services that complements the extension’s activities.

Diggerview.com is an unethical (malicious) website that attempts to appear as a legitimate search engine and is often referred to as the Diggerview virus, Diggerview browser hijacker, or I Feel Lucky browser hijacker. Numerous reports indicate that diggerview changes existing browser settings without permission from the computer user, including the default search engine and home page in order to redirect internet users to diggerview.com, home.diggerview.com, search.diggerview.com, start.diggerview.com, and similar webpages and domains.

Coupon Companion is malware, categorized as adware, that utilizes browser hijackers (Coupon Companion staging and third party attchments) to infect browsers and computers without permission in order to display pop-up and in-text advertisements. Coupon Companion commonly displays pop-up advertisements on retail and travel based websites while an infected user is browsing deals and stores such as Bestbuy, Zappos, Staples, Kayak, and PetSmart.

PureRadio (PureRadio 3.0) is freeware (commercialware) distributed on a variety of websites, developed by inKline Global Inc in 2007 that bundles with third party malware, including adware and spyware platforms and is often referred to as the PureRadio virus, though the software shares methods closer to the definition of malware.

Some Google Desktop Search users have reported issues concerning server connection errors and negative browser functionality when the GDS application is installed onto their computer systems. These users are often prompted by messages that state Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc., “can’t establish a connection to the server at 127.0.0.1:4664″ or “the webpage 127.0.0.1:4664, cannot be found.” There are many reasons for these particular errors with separate solutions to stop these errors from occurring, but mostly these issues can be linked to either 1. Compromised or corrupted software/source (Malware) or 2. Simple bug in the application and system.

FioSearch (Fio Search, http://ww38.fiosearch.com, fiosearch.com) is a very malicious website that attempts to install malware to visitors via drive-by-downloads and other privacy invading techniques. Simply visiting http://ww38.fiosearch.com/ may cause your computer to become infected with malware including ransomware such as the FBI virus, spyware, and Trojans.

TweetCaster appears to be a legitimate application developed by OneLouder for Apple iPhones, Android phones, and web use, but after further analysis by security experts and numerous user complaints it has been concluded that TweetCaster leaves a computer at risk of unwanted activity. TweetCaster primarily bundles with third parties that are considered malware including adware, browser hijackers, and spyware such as Claro Search, thus causing browsers to start up on and redirect to unwanted websites.