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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 3 |
| First Seen: | June 30, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | August 11, 2021 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
A PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) named DeleteAd has been causing a lot of online complaints from computer users. DeleteAd is distributed as a Web browser extension and may be compatible with the most popular Web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Once installed, DeleteAd may display numerous advertisements on affected Web browsers (making its name completely inappropriate). In fact, PC security analysts have noted an increase in PUPs taking names like 'DeleteAd,' 'AdRemove,' etc. This may be a way to take advantage of inexperienced computer users (who are the usual intended victims of these kinds of campaigns) by preventing them from deleting DeleteAd, thinking that DeleteAd is designed to block advertisements rather than to insert them into affected Web browsers.
DeleteAd, Similar Adware and Other PUPs may Enter Your PC Automatically
Once installed, DeleteAd may start displaying discount codes and other promotions on affected Web browsers. However, none of these advertisements or coupons are worth the trouble, and DeleteAd may direct traffic to its own affiliate websites and expose inexperienced computer users to shady advertisements and known tactics. DeleteAd may be installed automatically. These types of PUPs may be distributed by bundling them with low-quality programs downloaded for free on the Web. In most cases, computer users may overlook the option to opt out of installing these types of PUPs during the installation process. PC security analysts recommend being careful when installing any new software and paying attention to every step of its installation process in order to opt out of 'special offers' and bundled components such as DeleteAd and Web browser extensions and toolbars. In most cases, the use of Custom or Advanced installation can help computer users specifically pinpoint exactly what is being installed and avoid these kinds of hoaxes.
Common Symptoms that may be Associated with DeleteAd and Similar PUPs
DeleteAd and similar PUPs may quickly become extremely irritating. Advertisements, redirects, and other symptoms associated with DeleteAd may make it very difficult for computer users to use the affected Web browser effectively. The following are some common issues that may be linked to DeleteAd and similar PUPs:
- DeleteAd may be associated with components that make the affected Web browser perform poorly. DeleteAd may make the affected Web browser slow and unstable, prone to crashing and freezing. DeleteAd may slow down the affected Web browser's Internet connection by hogging the affected computer's bandwidth and redirecting traffic through its own affiliate websites.
- DeleteAd may make changes to your Web browser's settings. DeleteAd may change the affected Web browser's homepage automatically. Other settings that may be changed may include the affected Web browser's default search engine and bookmarks. DeleteAd may hijack the affected Web browser and force it to visit websites associated with DeleteAd repeatedly.
- DeleteAd may be installed as a Windows service that starts up automatically as soon as Windows starts up. DeleteAd may make changes to the affected computer's Registry that allow DeleteAd to start up automatically, display error messages and reinstall itself after DeleteAd is deleted.
- DeleteAd doesn't only may affect the default search engine, DeleteAd also may affect search results on affected Web browsers. For example, when PC users utilize a genuine search engine such as Google, Yahoo or Bing, DeleteAd may insert its own search results into the list of results. These bogus search results may not be related to the affected computer user's search, and may lead to affiliate websites and sponsored content associated with DeleteAd.
If DeleteAd is installed on your computer, PC security analysts recommend the use of a reliable security application that is fully up-to-date.
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