It's a browser hijacker that is usually accompanied with other free software. This malware shows the Windows Detected ZEUS Virus to trick the user. It’s created to make people think that their computer has crashed or that there is a real virus has been detected. The main purpose of such malware is to scare user and force him to call on one of the listed numbers to get support. But in reality they are just selling unneeded services and support contracts.
BestCleaner is a program that comes to the computer in the form of an extension to the browser. BestCleaner hijacks popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Search.protectedio.com is search engine, that is installed by potentially unwanted program called ProtectedIO along with browser add-on "ProtectedIO Toolbar". ProtectedIO is advertised as security solution to protect your system from viruses, hackers and provide anonymity online. Search.protectedio.com is supposed to provide secure search functionality in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. In reality, this website delivers low-quality results using infospace.com search engine (ccs.infospace.com).
My ShopMate is advertising application for Mac OSX. It installs as browser extension for Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers. After this My ShopMate starts showing ads and pop-ups on various websites. In some cases, it displays coupons and discounts on shopping sites, but most time it generates irrelevant and annoying advertisements. Advertising of My ShopMate is based on private information, that it collects from users browsers (history, bookmarks, search queries)
KNCTR is a dangerous malicious software that gets on your PC without your consent. This seems a useful program that gives you the ability to make free calls to other users and get quick access to popular sites and social pages. In fact, it is not so good and helpful. Many users do not notice the penetration of this program.
