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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 13 |
| First Seen: | November 16, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | November 5, 2021 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Computer users that want to watch movies online may be suggested to install free HD video codecs by third parties or install the Dr Games adware unknowingly. The Dr Games adware is linked to an online gaming platform on Dr-games.com that was renamed and moved to Gogy.com. Both domains are associated with adware that may generate affiliate marketing revenue by promoting suspicions online games. The Dr Games (a.k.a. GoGy) adware may try to attract the attention of users by inviting them to play driving, action, and other online sports games that are available on more than ad dozen languages. The games promoted by the Dr Games adware may seem interesting and harmless, but users that run outdated versions of the Adobe Flash Player may risk compromising their cyber security when following links by Dr Games.
The Dr Games adware may change your homepage to Dr-games.com or Gogy.com that may host exploit kits like RedKit Exploit Kit and Glazunov. Security investigators report that the Dr Games adware may read the bookmarks collection and Internet browsing history of infected users to do a cross-reference with its database of games and present Web surfers with a customized set of games to play. Computer users that are infected with the Dr Games (Gogy) adware may not see the same advertisements and be redirected to different websites. The Dr Games adware on your computer may not appear in the 'Control Panel' and affect Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Moreover, the Dr Games adware may use tracking cookies and show coupons, vouchers and discounts from sponsors when you visit e-commerce portals like Amazon. The Dr Games adware may represent a security risk that should not be underestimate, and it is advisable to install a reputable anti-malware solution to deal with it.
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