DogPile Redirect

There have been numerous cases involving the so-called Dogpile Redirect, a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) infection that causes affected Web browsers to visit low quality Web pages associated with the Dogpile Redirect repeatedly. If your Web browser is affected by the Dogpile Redirect PUP, it is important to use a reliable anti-malware program to scan your computer and remove any unwanted content. The most popular Web browsers may be affected by the Dogpile Redirect, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The Dogpile Redirect and other unwanted symptoms should be regarded as indicators that a PUP has been installed on your computer. Because of this, the presence of the Dogpile Redirect on your Web browser usually indicates that you should use a strong anti-malware application and take steps to remove any recently installed PUPs.

Redirect and Other Symptoms Associated with Dogpile Redirect

Advertisements and PUPs associated with the Dogpile Redirect may affect most Windows-based Web browsers. Typically, the Dogpile Redirect will occur after the computer user carries out a search on a legitimate search engine such as Google, Yahoo or Bing. The Dogpile Redirect occurs repeatedly, ensuring that computer users are exposed to advertising and affiliate marketing material related to the Dogpile Redirect. Other symptoms that often accompany the Dogpile Redirect may include pop-up windows, system performance issues and unwanted advertisements and inserted links. There are several ways in which marketers may profit at your expense using the Dogpile Redirect, including the following:

• The Dogpile Redirect forces computer users to visit the Dogpile Redirect's associated website repeatedly. This increases that website's page ranking and traffic numbers, which translates into a higher placement on search engines and increased advertisement revenue.
• The Dogpile Redirect is usually associated with components that may monitor your online activity to see what websites you view or what kind of content you like to browse. This information is sold to marketers or used by the Dogpile Redirect to direct computer users to specific advertisements or websites.
• The Dogpile Redirect leads computer users to websites that contain advertisements links that generate direct profits when they are clicked on or viewed by computer users.