ArmorArcade

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 17
First Seen: June 6, 2016
Last Seen: September 22, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Computer users that are fans of games that test their cognitive and logical skills may be attracted to the ArmorArcade gaming platform. The ArmorArcade software may welcome users to enjoy games like Ancient Egypt, Rainforest Mansion and Ghost Train Ride. The ArmorArcade gaming platform is hosted on the Armorarcade.com site and may arrive on your PC along with free third-party software like WebSaver and Speed Analysis. You should note that the games on the ArmorArcade platform are not offered for free. The ArmorArcade software is supported by advertisements that are displayed in the browser and may include links to items on less-known online shops. The behavior of the ArmorArcade program puts it in the category of Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), and you should reconsider installing it.

The ArmorArcade program is very similar to Friv Launcher, and users may be redirected to sponsored pages. Additionally, the ArmorArcade program may change the layout of your new tab page, load video commercials on pop-up windows, and place banners on every page you open online. The ArmorArcade software may appear as a plug-in, extension, add-on and Browser Helper Object depending on your default browser. The ArmorArcade software may register a service in Windows and inject advertisements in your browser engine directly. Security investigators note that the ArmorArcade program does not use encryption when connecting to remote servers and may be compromised by third parties that manage to intercept data packets from your PC. The ArmorArcade software may be perceived as a vulnerability, and you may want to remove it by using a trustworthy anti-spyware tool.

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