Ebon Browser
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| Ranking: | 7,725 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,003 |
| First Seen: | March 25, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 4, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
After the installation of freeware via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option computer users may be surprised to find the Ebon Browser on their system. Yoy might want to know that the it is perceived by security researchers as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) because it functions as a marketing platform for advertisers. The Ebon Browser by Ebonmedia Corp. is a custom-build of the legitimate Mozilla Firefox software that is dedicated to displaying various types of ads while you browse the Internet. The Ebon Browser may attract you with a personalized start page resembling the Windows 8 menu, but you should know that your online activities may be obstructed by many banners, ad boxes, and contextual commercials. A careful read of the 'Terms of Use' that accompany the Ebon Browser reveals that it collects several types of data about you. The Ebon Browser can record your entered search terms, how often you click the share button and what you decide to share, your screen resolution, OS version and software configuration. Moreover, the Ebon Browser application works with advertisers to provide you with rewards for purchases made on affiliate partners that may be displayed in pop-up windows. Many users might not approve the modus operandi of the Ebon Browser, and you might decide to purge all files associated with Ebon Browser by using a trusted anti-spyware tool.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Ebon Browser
Registry Details
Directories
Ebon Browser may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Ebon |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Ebonmedia |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ebon |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Ebon |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Ebon Maintenance Service |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Ebon |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Ebon Maintenance Service |
| %appdata%\Ebon |
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