PUP.SpringSmart.A

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 13,075
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 1,045
First Seen: September 30, 2013
Last Seen: September 11, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

PUP.SpringSmart.A is a potentially unwanted application, which may modify browser settings on the compromised web browser. PUP.SpringSmart.A may replace the default start page or search provider with tricky advertisement website, or open it in a new tab window. PUP.SpringSmart.A may also be linked to adware, insert toolbars or have other uncertain purposes. PUP.SpringSmart.A is not a security infection, but it may carry a variety of harmful traits. PUP.SpringSmart.A may use misleading methods to probably boost traffic of the certain commercial website and make a profit from click fraud. PUP.SpringSmart.A may infiltrate into the PC bundled with freeware and shareware applications (download-managers,video recording/streaming or PDF creators).

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