Threat Database Adware CloudExtender

CloudExtender

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 6,719
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 55,537
First Seen: June 22, 2017
Last Seen: September 15, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The CloudExtender software is classified as an adware that you may install with a free program bundle if you forget to explore the 'Advanced' and 'Custom' options. The CloudExtender adware places a virtual layer between the user and the loaded site, which enables the app to display promotional images, banners, play video/audio commercials, redirect the user to third-party sites and show pop-up windows. Computer security experts note that the content provided via the CloudExtender adware may include links to fake lotteries, prizes on Facebook, coupons, and discounts at reputable stores like Amazon and Walmart. The CloudExtender program is not your typical adware considering that it is reported to perform multiple browser redirects every time the user starts an online session. Apparently, the CloudExtender adware may edit the shortcut parameters for browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The CloudExtender adware might connect to a redirect-gateway and take the user for a ride through several sites before control over the browser can be restored.

The CloudExtender adware is not too different from the likes of The Coupon Store and VAFCompressor. Computer security researchers have confirmed that the CloudExtender can inject code into running processes with the aim to enable the display of insecure content. The materials generated by CloudExtender may lead users to phishing pages and expose them to man-in-the-middle attacks. Additionally, the CloudExtender adware may read data saved by the browser including your Internet history, cache files, bookmarks, and downloads log. Usually, that type of information is used by adware to display personalized commercials and increase the chance that the user would click on the ad. PC users that suspect the CloudExtender adware is on their machines should seek help from a trustworthy anti-malware utility and have it removed.

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