Threat Database Adware Screen Boost

Screen Boost

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 7
First Seen: April 8, 2015
Last Seen: January 10, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Screen Boost search helper can be downloaded from its official website, but most of its installations are executed by users handling freeware packages with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. You may be interested to know that security experts perceive the Screen Boost search helper as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities. The adware module of Screen Boost can collect your browsing history, bookmarks, entered search terms and URLs in order to provide advertisers with data about your online preferences. The Screen Boost app may not provide you with powerful search tools, but its affiliated ad providers will use it to display banners, pop-ups, video ads and contextual commercials. Additionally, Screen Boost's 'Privacy' policy dictates that your clicks on ads by Screen Boost are at your risk, and you can't sue its business partners. Computer users should note that the Screen Boost browser tool can automatically update itself and may install additional software on your PC without your notice. The activities of the Screen Boost program may not be welcomed, and you might want to remove it with the help of a renowned anti-spyware solution.

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Directories

Screen Boost may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\Screen Boost
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Screen Boost

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