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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 7 |
| First Seen: | February 2, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | January 10, 2019 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Pocket Rebates software is another add-on that claims to help users save a few dollars while shopping online and prioritizes affiliate marketing revenue over your security and comfort. The Pocket Rebates browser add-on can be found at Pocketrebates.com and may land on your PC as an additional component to a free software setup file. Security researchers classify the Pocket Rebates add-on as an adware that may load corrupted ads in your browser and prevent you from loading HD videos on YouTube. Additionally, the Pocket Rebates adware may record information such as your IP address, Internet history, and software configuration to help advertisers deliver targeted advertising content. The Pocket Rebates adware may feature the digital signature of Current Tower Applications Ltd., but its communications are not encrypted, and users are exposed to cyber threats such as JS/TrojanClicker.Agent.NDL and JS/URNTONE.D.
The Pocket Rebates adware may use ActionScript to load promotional offers on your new tab page and change your homepage to Asiasearch.co that is associated with a browser hijacker. Also, the Pocket Rebates adware may redirect you to phishing pages and welcome you to install riskware such as EazyZoom. Security investigators note that the Pocket Rebates adware may display fake error messages to encourage users to install questionable system optimizers that may damage your Windows installation. You may want to avoid installing software products that are promoted by the Pocket Rebates adware and save yourself the trouble of reinstalling Windows and your favorite programs. Security investigators remind users that the ads by Pocket Rebates may install its files in the Temp directory to evade security scans. The best way to delete the Pocket Rebates adware is using a trustworthy anti-malware suite to clean your PC efficiently.
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Directories
PocketRebates Ads may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PocketRebates |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\PocketRebates |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\PocketRebates |
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