Ask App for InMind
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 60 |
| First Seen: | October 12, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | June 8, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Ask App for InMind browser extension that users might find on the Chrome Web Store and freeware packages is associated with Ask.com. The Ask App for InMind is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities that might disable the pop-up blocking feature that is built-in in your Web browser to focus your attention on sponsored content. When users install the Ask App for InMind extension, several changes might be applied to their browsing settings that include your default search engine, the homepage, new tab page, bookmarks and download location. The Ask App for InMind extension may change your default search engine and start page to Search.Ask.com. Also, the Ask App for InMind extension may read your Internet history and download logs to customize the advertising content it displays. The Ask App for InMind extension might use pop-up and pop-under windows to welcome you to install software like UTuuberAdBllockeor and Web Security App, as well as urge you to shop at less-reputable online stores. The Ask App for InMind extension may slow down your Web browser and edit your Windows Registry values to start at system boot-up as a Windows service. The Ask App for InMind extension may install its files in the AppData folder and open Ask.com in your browser every time you turn on your computer. The Ask App for InMind extension may use web filtering to block users from visiting sites that rival Ask.com like the Yahoo Answers, Google and Bing. Security researchers note that the Ask App for InMind extension has traits that are associated with browser hijackers and users might want to abstain from installing. Therefore, you may want to use a trusted anti-malware tool to delete all files related to the Ask App for InMind extension.
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