Threat Database Adware AllCursors

AllCursors

By GoldSparrow in Adware

PC users that like to customize most aspects of their OS, software and computer hardware may be attracted to install the AllCursors program. The AllCursors program is a suite of colorful mouse pointers that may provide entertainment and joy to some users. The AllCursors program can be compared to SkypEmoticons and Chit Chat.The AllCursors program does not have an official page, and you would have to browse the 'Advanced' and 'Custom' options of freeware bundles to find it. The AllCursors program may allow users to use several cursor designs at a time. You may start thinking why is that application not popular among your friends already. The reason is that the AllCursors application is an adware that is known to make changes to the user's browser and push numerous advertisements on the screen.

Security experts report that the AllCursors adware is made by Buzzbox Media LLC that is known for the Social Extras and the My Search Dock adware. The AllCursors adware may use ActionScript to load pop-up windows, banners, and floating ad boxes on your desktop that are likely to prevent proper video, image and text display. The AllCursors adware may change your homepage settings and redirect you to dubious pages that are not secure. The AllCursors adware may appear as an extension, plug-in, add, on and Browser Helper Object to facilitate its operations. The AllCursors adware may run as a portable program and edit your Registry to be executed at system start. The AllCursors adware does not feature a digital certificate and may connect to remote servers over unencrypted channels. Needless to say, the AllCursors adware may expose users to Man-in-the-Middle attacks. The AllCursors adware may drop its files in the Temp directory to avoid detection by security scanners. You might need to install a reputable anti-malware instrument to find and delete all components of the AllCursors adware safely.

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