ComparingGenie

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 16,808
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 503
First Seen: May 11, 2015
Last Seen: July 21, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The ComparingGenie browser add-on is advertised as a free and safe tool to make smarter decisions while you shop online. However, security researchers classify the ComparingGenie add-on as adware because it is used as a private ad platform for merchants to promote their products and services. The ComparingGenie adware is built on the Crossrider platform and can operate with Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera and Google Chrome and users might install the ComparingGenie along with a free application installer. The ComparingGenie adware can be found accompanying free applications that most users install via the 'Express' or the Typical' option without making the effort what is deployed on their machine. You should note that the ComparingGenie adware may display pop-up and pop-under windows loaded with ads and insert banners and in-text hyperlinks on web pages you browse. The ComparingGenie adware may record your IP address and read your browsing history to help affiliate advertisers push related commercials on your screen. Needless to say, you may not welcome a torrent of ads, and you may wish to use a trusted anti-malware utility to remove the ComparingGenie adware from your PC.

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ComparingGenie may call the following URLs:

https://feed.4ksportsearch.com/?q=

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