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| Ranking: | 14,442 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 414 |
| First Seen: | November 11, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | August 27, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Many computer users have reported problems involving advertisements associated with ShowPassword. ShowPassword has been linked to pop-up advertisements and in-text marketing content added to websites that would normally not contain this kind of marketing content. ShowPassword advertisements and other marketing material linked to ShowPassword may affect the most popular Web browsers. In fact, malware researchers have observed instances of ShowPassword advertisements on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. ShowPassword advertisements may be a signal that a Potentially Unwanted Program or PUP is inside your computer. Although PUPs are typically not considered as harmful other forms of threats, they may expose your computer to potentially unsafe content that may lead to more damaging forms of threats. Because of this, if you are experiencing issues related to ShowPassword, such as unwanted advertisements and marketing material, it is important to use a proven anti-malware solution to protect your computer.
The Presence of ShowPassword May Waste Your Time and Patience
The main symptoms of infections associated with ShowPassword include unwanted advertising material. Computer users have reported that, when visiting unrelated websites, some words in the website's text will have a double underline. When the cursor passes over one of these underlined words, a pop-up window containing potentially unreliable links or advertisements may appear on the affected Web browser. ShowPassword advertisements and pop-ups are used to promote various low quality websites associated with ShowPassword and similar content. ShowPassword pop-ups may contain links to sponsored Web pages. Clicking on ShowPassword links and advertisements creates revenue for the people responsible for ShowPassword pop-ups and advertisements. This revenue comes at the expense of computer users. ShowPassword advertisements expose your computer to potentially unsafe content and also waste your time through their constant redirects and interruptions. Because of this, ShowPassword advertisements and pop-ups should be treated as symptoms of potentially harmful intrusions on your computer that should be dealt with immediately.
How to Prevent ShowPassword Advertisements and Pop-Ups
ShowPassword advertisements may be avoided by being careful when installing any free software. These types of programs are often bundled with PUPs, browser toolbars and adware such as ShowPassword. Because of this, it is important to monitor their installation carefully to ensure that no unwanted content is being installed along with your free program.
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