BringStar
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Ranking: | 11,377 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,071 |
| First Seen: | February 3, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | July 18, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
BringStar Image
BringStar is adware that may be installed onto PCs together with other free applications downloaded from insecure websites on the Internet. BringStar may show annoying pop-up ads, banners and messages, which carry discount coupons, offers, sales and deals, on the PC. BringStar may advice the computer user to check price comparisons on shopping related websites. The pop-up ads, banners and messages displayed by BringStar may encourage the PC user to click on random pop-up advertisements or advertisements related to his Web browsing activity. If the PC user clicks on these pop-up ads and messages, BringStar may forcibly reroute the computer user to questionable websites that may be designed for commercial purposes. BringStar may also collect information about the computer user's surfing routine, search phrases and visited websites. This details may be beneficial for showing targeted advertisements.
Table of Contents
SpyHunter Detects & Remove BringStar
Registry Details
Directories
BringStar may create the following directory or directories:
| %ProgramFiles%\BringStar |
| %ProgramFiles(x86)%\BringStar |
URLs
BringStar may call the following URLs:
| BringStar |
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