Adware.SaferSurf
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 21,834 |
| First Seen: | May 12, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | May 7, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.SaferSurf on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing unwanted advertisements and potentially collecting your browsing data. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system to prevent any further harm.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.SaferSurf?
Adware.SaferSurf is a type of adware program designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored links. Its primary goal is to generate revenue for its creators by displaying ads and potentially collecting your browsing data, such as search queries, browsing history, and other online activities. Adware programs like Adware.SaferSurf can be bundled with free software downloads or installed through exploited vulnerabilities in your system.
How Adware.SaferSurf Operates
Once installed, Adware.SaferSurf can operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may inject advertisements into web pages you visit, replace legitimate advertisements with its own, or even display ads when you're not browsing the internet. Additionally, it may collect your browsing data and transmit it to its servers, potentially leading to targeted advertising and other privacy concerns. Adware.SaferSurf may also install additional components, such as toolbars, browser extensions, or other software, to further facilitate its operations.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with Adware.SaferSurf, you may notice several symptoms, including an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow browser performance, and potentially, the installation of unknown software or browser extensions. You may also experience redirects to suspicious websites, unwanted changes to your browser settings, or the appearance of pop-ups and banners on your desktop. These symptoms can be frustrating and may compromise your online security and privacy.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow browser performance
- Unknown software or browser extensions installed
- Redirects to suspicious websites
- Unwanted changes to browser settings
How to Remove Adware.SaferSurf
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.SaferSurf from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components related to Adware.SaferSurf.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to Adware.SaferSurf, taking care to remove any associated files and registry entries.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes or extensions installed by Adware.SaferSurf.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that all components of Adware.SaferSurf have been removed and that your system is clean.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.SaferSurf from your system is crucial to preventing further harm and protecting your online security and privacy. By following the steps outlined above and taking proactive measures to secure your system, you can help prevent the installation of similar unwanted programs in the future. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software, keep your operating system and software up-to-date, and use reputable anti-malware tools to protect your system from potential threats.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.SaferSurf
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BlockNSurf.exe | c8d903321693f506a90c81fe6c7a16e4 | 5,047 |
| 2. | Safer-Surf157.exe | b57e354909e03f6062ad32c9150a56fc | 4,778 |
| 3. | safeS.exe | 6a68b6292f1cb313d17fa286a8ac71dc | 4,583 |
| 4. | Safer-Surfw.exe | 98b1700da13aa57781251551c191b75c | 3,949 |
| 5. | n9Safer-Surfi26.exe | ddad142f4417de412884cb944163503b | 19 |
Registry Details
Directories
Adware.SaferSurf may create the following directory or directories:
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Default\Sync Extension Settings\bladlagpicjnkngnkjdncofpidddjejb |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\bladlagpicjnkngnkjdncofpidddjejb |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Safer-Surf-soft |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\di3Safer-Surf |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\v01Safer-Surf |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\ver4Safer-Surf |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Safer-Surf-soft |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\di3Safer-Surf |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\v01Safer-Surf |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ver4Safer-Surf |
