Compare For Fun

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 100 % (High)
Infected Computers: 4
First Seen: April 21, 2015
Last Seen: November 3, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The 'Compare For Fun' browser extension is promoted as a shopping assistant that can help you compare products from online stores and save money. However, the 'Compare For Fun' browser extension is deemed by security researchers as adware because it functions the same way as other adware like 'Continue To Save' and Salesprize. The Compare For Fun' adware is designed to push numerous marketing materials that may cover your browser surface. The 'Compare For Fun' adware may present you with banners, ad boxes, pop-up and pop-under windows loaded with commercials, discounts, and coupons. You should note that the 'Compare For Fun' adware acts as a redirect-gateway to content by third parties, and you may visit untrusted domains and be offered to install potentially harmful software. Also, the 'Compare For Fun' adware may insert a task in the Windows Task Scheduler and update its binary without needing your explicit approval. The 'Compare For Fun' adware may keep track of your click on the web by using session cookies and DOM storage data in order to customize the marketing content delivered to you. Security researchers remind users that they can use a credible anti-spyware instrument to remove the 'Compare For Fun' adware from their machine.

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