Threat Database Adware First Freebies Ads

First Freebies Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 7
First Seen: April 4, 2016
Last Seen: October 14, 2021
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Computer users that prefer to use the Internet to shop for cosmetics, food supplements, vitamins, video games, and electronics may be interested in installing the First Freebies browser plug-in. The First Freebies browser plug-in is promoted on Firstfreebies.com and is published under the GNU Free License. The First Freebies application may travel incorporated with third-party free software packages that are best to install with the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' option. The First Freebies app is developed and maintained by the infamous Infomer Technologies Inc. that is responsible for the My Speedtest XP and the Savings Play adware. The First Freebies app is not an exception and falls into the same category. Some scanners may detect the First Freebies adware as PUP.Optional.BundleInstaller and Trojan.InstallCore.1903 because First Freebies is built with the INNO Setup builder. Security authorities alert that the First Freebies adware may welcome users to complete an extensive survey upon installation to show related deals and offers that may be of interest.

The survey by First Freebies may include questions related to your financial situation, geographical location, email and phone number. You should not provide personally identifiable information to the First Freebies adware and your contact details. The handlers of the First Freebies adware may provide that type of information to partners, and you may be harassed with promotional materials via email and short text messages. The First Freebies adware is not so different from the Couponarific adware and may use ActionScript to inject advertisements on a virtual layer on your browser surface. The ads by First Freebies may be loaded on traditional mediums like banners, pop-up and windows. Also, the First Freebies adware may minimize your browser window to present you with a video commercial on full-screen mode. Security authorities note that the ads by First Freebies may feature links to untrusted online shops, and it is not wise to buy items online that are linked to the First Freebies adware. Computer users that are having problems with the First Freebies adware should seek the assistance of a trusted anti-malware utility to clean their systems and secure their Internet browser and home network.

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