Threat Database Adware Browser Resize

Browser Resize

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 16,772
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 2,612
First Seen: February 2, 2015
Last Seen: July 2, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Browser Resize software is deemed by security researchers as adware that pushes many advertisements in the web browser of computer users. The Browser Resize adware might be promoted as a valuable browser tool in freeware packages when you use the 'Custom' or Advanced' option to install a free application. However, the Browser Resize adware serves as a marketing engine of retailers that is used to display many ad boxes, pop-ups, banners, transitional and contextual hyperlinks to sponsored products. The Browser Resize application may appear as an add-on, an extension, and a Browser Helper Object and may record data about your online habits in order to present you with tailor-suited commercials. The Browser Resize adware may slow down the performance of your web browser, and you might want to remove it using a renowned anti-spyware tool.

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