Search.sidecubes.com is complex infection that consists of adware called SideCubes and browser hijacker Search.sidecubes.com. It aims main browsers - Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. SideCubes is advertising extension that creates special sidebar in your browsers, generates ads and pop-ups and also may control browser search settings. Search.sidecubes.com is search engine that may contain promotional and malicious links.
Taboola is advertising platform and ad-supported application all-in-one. After installation on users PC it copies its files to Program Files or ProgramData folder and installs add-ons in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. With help of extensions it generates and displays different ads in your browsers. Those ads are shown based on your browser history and habit, which means Taboola breaks your privacy.
Sonic Search - is potentially unwanted program that comes bundled with free software without the user's consent. The main task of this program - it is spread in the form of advertising banners, coupons, and pop-up windows. This advertising may refer to popular sites such as Amazon, Walmart, LightInTheBox, and so on. Sonic Search hijacks your browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer) and starts to annoy the user while browsing.
Cinema Plus is a family of browser adware. It has multiple aliases and versions, but basically does the same thing. Cinema Plus installs extension in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. After this it starts generating pop-ups, ads, coupon drop-down ads, flash banners, that overlay browser windows or even desktop and offer you various goods. If you look closely you can see sign stating "brought by Cinema Plus" or "powered by Cinema Plus" on ad modules.
Tencent QQ is an adware that misleads the users by presenting itself as an instant message service. Instead of providing the functions that it suggests, Tencent QQ gets installed as a browser extension and generates a great amount of advertisement. It is supported by third parties that collect your personal data for showing the products relevant to your last inquiries.
