Threat Database Adware PromoRewards Ads

PromoRewards Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 10,275
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 2,998
First Seen: April 24, 2015
Last Seen: August 18, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The PromoRewards browser plug-in is another 'innovative' shopping advisor that is offered to users as a way to economize by shopping at affiliate stores. The PromoRewards software is available for download on PromoRewards.net and may land on your system as an additional component to a free program. The truth is that the PromoRewards plug-in is adware that may claim to offer gift cards, 80% discounts and exclusive coupons that may come from untrusted merchants. Security authorities note that the PromoRewards adware may place virtual layers over the pages you visit in Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox to redirect you to products and services by sponsors. The PromoRewards adware does not have a publicly known developer and is not digitally signed, and active online buyers are not advised to click on coupons and promotions by PromoRewards. The PromoRewards adware may show pop-up windows that welcome users to install riskware like Speed Analysis and Translate Genius and fill out surveys. Moreover, the PromoRewards adware may be listed as a startup program in the MSCONFIG tool of Windows and present you with promotional materials as soon as you turn on your PC. The PromoRewards adware may utilize tracking cookies and DOM storage data to determine what type of promotions may interest you and maximize its efficiency. The PromoRewards adware may invite you to your email address for limited-time offers and register for a reward card. Do not trust the PromoRewards adware and avoid submitting your email and billing details on insecure web pages. Computer users that are infected with the PromoRewards adware can use a reputable anti-malware suite to clean their systems.

URLs

PromoRewards Ads may call the following URLs:

ncncu.xyz

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