Doc Assistant
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 101 |
| First Seen: | April 7, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | February 7, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The ads by Doc Assistant in your web browser are caused by an adware extension on your computer. Your web browsers can be affected by the Doc Assistant adware that is deployed to users via freeware bundles. The Doc Assistant adware may use a browser extension, a plugin, an add-on and a Browser Helper Object to place ads on the web pages you browse. The purpose of Doc Assistant is to display ads earn pay-per-click revenue for its developers. Moreover, the Doc Assistant adware may feature unsafe ads, and you could be directed to visit websites with a bad reputation. The Doc Assistant adware may load advertisements in banners, ad panels, pop-ups and pop-unders loaded with discounts, special offers, and coupons. The Doc Assistant adware can place its files in the AppData folder to avoid being easily spotted by the user and may insert a registry key in Windows to execute its operation every time you launch your web client. Additionally, the Doc Assistant adware might use session and HTTP cookies to detect patterns in your online behavior and display related ads. The Doc Assistant adware may read your software configuration and offer you to install Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) that can be advertised as video codecs, system repair tools, and free media players. However, the ads by adware such as Doc Assistant are not considered safe, and you might want eradicate all files associated with the Doc Assistant adware by using a reliable anti-spyware utility.
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