Threat Database Adware BuzzSurfing

BuzzSurfing

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 212
First Seen: March 3, 2014
Last Seen: May 7, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

BuzzSurfing is adware that may be distributed and invade a computer system without a PC user's approval. Once installed, BuzzSurfing may display various pop-up ads, deals, offers, sales and discount coupons on the PC. BuzzSurfing is considered to be an annoying and potentially unwanted program. BuzzSurfing may claim to help PC users improve their surfing experience. Although BuzzSurfing may appear as a very useful app, it is classified as a potentially unwanted program or adware. BuzzSurfing may insert an unwanted plug-in, add-on or browser extension in Internet Explorer, Mozilla FireFox, and Google Chrome Web browser. BuzzSurfing may be created to make a profit from clicks on ads and messages. BuzzSurfing may also continuously divert computer users to sponsored websites that may have been designed with the purpose to benefit from increased web traffic.

Aliases

2 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Anti-Virus Software Detection
Comodo Application.Win32.AddLyrics.X
Avast Win32:Agent-ASMU [PUP]

SpyHunter Detects & Remove BuzzSurfing

File System Details

BuzzSurfing may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. BuzzSurfing155.exe 849ebe3d0abd6c9cc9cf1dcb69e48e4c 102
2. BuzzSurfing_wd.exe c35856c828df979aaa0296ebbaf08117 102

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