Threat Database Adware Ads By Stats

Ads By Stats

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: June 8, 2015
Last Seen: June 19, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Active merchants with numerous promotions consistently target computer users, and often adware developers are hired to create and deploy apps that bring users and merchants closer. Peculiar ads by Stats may appear in your browser after you install a freeware package that is the main deployment vessel of adware. Security analysts point out that the ads 'Powered by Stats' are generated by adware on your computer, and you may be presented with numerous pop-up and pop-under windows, banners, and transitional commercials. Also, the Stats adware may load video ads and redirect your search operations to low-quality search engines and obstruct your Internet activities. Users should keep in mind that the Stats adware may use DOM storage data, HTTP, and Flash cookies to record their Internet history and search terms on Google to display related advertisements. Security analysts note that the Stats adware may promote riskware like TornPlusTV and TrueDownloader as a way to earn pay-per-install revenue. Moreover, the Stats adware may invite you to install a fake adblocker such as the AdBlaster to clean your browser surface from unwanted ads. Users should eradicate the Stats adware with the help of a credible anti-spyware solution.

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