Threat Database Adware AdMicroscope Ads

AdMicroscope Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 4
First Seen: July 11, 2016
Last Seen: April 9, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The AdMicroscope program is promoted on Admicroscope.com as a shopping optimizer that can allow users to spot the smallest of discounts and save money like never before. The AdMicroscope shopping optimizer may arrive on computers as a browser add-on, extension, plug-in and Browser Helper Object that may accompany programs like Fast Free Converter and DMUninstaller. The AdMicroscope is designed to scan the pages you open for Meta tags and show deals, offers, and promotions from associated merchants. The ads by AdMicroscope may cover the native ads on online stores and feature links to third-party stores and payment operators. Additionally, the AdMicroscope program may record your search terms on Google, Yahoo, and Bing to show customized suggestions from vendors. Security researchers reveal that the AdMicroscope application does not include information about its developer, publisher and affiliated traders. Also, users are not provided with a control panel to specify what type of ads they approve and are interested to see.

The AdMicroscope extension may cover your screen with pop-up windows, banners and full-screen advertisements. That is why AdMicroscope is classified as an adware and users that like to have a secure environment when shopping online should not install the AdMicroscope software. The AdMicroscope adware is similar to Jointheshop and may urge users to provide contact information like their P.O. Box, email address, name and phone number. Users that are infected with the AdMicroscope should not provide their contact information because they may be tricked via phone calls and receive packages that they did not order. The AdMicroscope adware may slow down your PC due to its massive resource consumption. Users that operate laptops may experience problems with heating and Windows crashes. The AdMicroscope adware may install its files in the Temporary folder and download large cache files to show ads in an offline mode. Computer users are advised to install a reliable anti-spyware instrument that can delete the AdMicroscope adware and associated files.

File System Details

AdMicroscope Ads may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. C:\Users\\appdata\roaming\admicroscope\admicroscope.exe 135609b90dd8de3275470ef7751dd710
2. "C:\Users\\appdata\Roaming\ADMicroscope\ADMicroscope.exe" -uninstall

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