AwsomeExt

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 16,835
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 19
First Seen: September 4, 2015
Last Seen: July 3, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

AwsomeExt is a Web browser extension that may cause numerous problems on affected Web browsers. AwsomeExt may cause intrusive advertisements and links to appear on affected Web browsers. The main purpose of AwsomeExt is to expose computer users to advertising material as a way of generating revenue. AwsomeExt advertisements may try to convince computer users that they have a chance to gain access to special deals and coupons. However, AwsomeExt does not deliver on any of these promises. AwsomeExt is not designed to offer any kind of real benefits but is merely a vehicle for advertisements and promotion for various known online tactics and shady websites. If AwsomeExt is installed on your Web browser, PC security analysts recommend removing AwsomeExt immediately with the help of a reliable security program that is fully up-to- date. AwsomeExt may affect the most popular Web browsers, including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome.

Common Problems that may be Linked to AwsomeExt Extension

AwsomeExt may cause pop-up windows and open new tabs on affected Web browsers. AwsomeExt may quickly make it very difficult for computer users to use the affected Web browser effectively due to its constant interruptions. There are numerous kinds of advertisements that may be associated with AwsomeExt, including advertisements that may try to induce computer users into downloading a fake update for their software. AwsomeExt advertisements also may try to convince computer users to call certain phone numbers or click on certain links using a variety of social engineering techniques. Malware analysts strongly advise against interacting with AwsomeExt in any way. Clicking on links on AwsomeExt advertisements or interacting with AwsomeExt itself may lead to additional unwanted components entering the affected computer or exposing the computer users to a known tactic. Rather than interacting with AwsomeExt, computer users should close their Web browsers or the AwsomeExt window and use a reliable security program to remove this unwanted component from the affected computer.

How AwsomeExt may Enter a Computer

AwsomeExt may be included in the installation of other software. Adware, PUPs, and other low- level threats may be delivered in this way, often counting on the fact that computer users may not pay attention when installing new software or that they may skip over the installation process quickly and fail to notice the bundled component. In most cases, computer users may opt out of installing AwsomeExt or similar low-level threats. However, this option may require using custom or advanced installation or dealing with convoluted language or checkboxes that are hidden or made difficult to access.

How AwsomeExmay be Used to Make Money at Your Expense

Advertisements are an important part of how the Internet sustains its content. However, there are people who may abuse the system by creating components that are not limited to delivering advertisements, but that may force computer users to view them repeatedly. AwsomeExt and similar components may be designed to force computer users to view advertising material or affiliate marketing links against their will. AwsomeExt also may track the computer users' activities for marketing purposes, often keeping tabs on what websites are viewed or on the computer user's online search history. Because of this, AwsomeExt may present a possible security threat. If AwsomeExt is installed on your computer, it is paramount to prevent AwsomeExt from gathering your data and generating revenue at your expense. Remove AwsomeExt immediately by uninstalling AwsomeExt and then running a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date to perform a full scan of your computer. Once AwsomeExt has been removed, you should take the necessary measure to ensure that other low-level threats are not installed on the affected computer.

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