Threat Database Adware Ads by OnlineAPP

Ads by OnlineAPP

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 3
First Seen: August 31, 2016
Last Seen: January 25, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The dubious OnlineAPP software may not be a browser extension that is safe to install. You may think that OnlineAPP is some extension that will improve your experiences on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In reality, the OnlineAPP software falls into the category of adware and may travel in freeware bundles that include riskware such as Save Serp Now.

The OnlineAPP adware does not feature a valid digital signature and may connect to insecure servers to download promotional materials on your PC. The OnlineAPP adware may be used for network computing and mining Bitcoins without your knowledge. Users that have installed the OnlineAPP might experience banners and pop-up windows generated in their browser. The OnlineAPP adware is compatible with modern Internet clients and may access data like your Internet history, downloads, list of extensions, and hardware setup to help affiliated merchants position their products according to your interests. Keep in mind that the ads by OnlineAPP may include links to suspicious pages and fake software updates. Researchers note that adware such as OnlineAPP and ReMarkable may be used to spread riskware.

In most cases, the OnlineAPP adware may be used to generate pay-per-click revenue from users and welcome them to subscribe to premium phone services. Adware-powered extensions may use the browser's interface to present users with easy-to-answer questionnaires and lure them into providing their names, P.O. Box, email address, and phone number in exchange for the chance of winning thousands of dollars. Needless to say, that is a hoax, and you may receive spam email on your doorstep and a scary phone bill. You should remove the OnlineAPP adware with the help of a trusted anti-malware application that can clean your machine and prevent drive-by installations.

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