Threat Database Adware Deals4Now Ads

Deals4Now Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 12,227
Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 2,055
First Seen: July 6, 2015
Last Seen: September 14, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Deals4Now Ads is another common piece of adware that has two primary purposes – to display advertisements and gather data regarding the user's browsing habits and online activity. The gathered information is anonymous, and it may be used to improve the quality of the ads displayed, or for other marketing purposes. The authors of Deals4Now may have opted to use software bundles as their software's main method of propagation. Thanks to software bundling, adware authors may attempt to install their software on thousands of computers worldwide. The Deals4Now adware may be packed within the installers of a broad range of freeware apps, so PC users must be extra cautious when downloading and installing cost-free software.

The installation of Deals4Now isn't dangerous, but it may lead to an increase in the number of ads displayed in your browser, and the ads displayed by Deals4Now might be associated with shady websites and services that you should stay away from. If you suddenly see Deals4Now ads in your web browser, then you probably have unknowingly agreed to install this notorious piece of adware. Thankfully, a good anti-malware solution should take care of your problem, so don't hesitate to install a reputable anti-malware software suite.

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