Threat Database Adware Free Download Seeker Ads

Free Download Seeker Ads

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 23
First Seen: December 4, 2015
Last Seen: November 1, 2021
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Computer users that want to try out expensive software like Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW and ProjeCAD may be presented with an offer they may not refuse—install the Free Download Seeker browser extension. The Free Download Seeker extension is advertised as an alternative to the Download Manager Star and the Premium Download Manager. The Free Download Seeker extension is a download client that connects to torrent sharing sites including Kat.cr, ThePiratebay.se and Extratorrent.cc to find what you are looking for. You should know that the Free Download Seeker extension is supported by advertisers that may push promotions on your screen as long as you are logged on. The Free Download Seeker extension is classified as an adware that may decrease your browser performance and redirect you to unsafe sites. Security experts note that the Free Download Seeker adware is similar to the Video Download Converter Toolbar and the Media Watch and may cover your screen with pop-up windows and banners.

The Free Download Seeker adware may read your browsing history and downloads log to customize its recommendations. The Free Download Seeker adware may install a keyboard driver to monitor your input on browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The Free Download Seeker adware may change your DNS settings to establish a connection to blacklisted servers and provide search results from torrent sites. Needless to say, the Free Download Seeker extension might invite users to download copyrighted content. PC users that install the Free Download Seeker extension may wish to prepare $250,000 for the fine for illegal distribution and usage of intellectual property. That, or pack a bag of clothes and a toothbrush because using the Free Download Seeker extension may put you in jail for two to five years. It is not a good idea to install the Free Download Seeker extension and risk a criminal action as well as download suspicious software from torrent sites that may be the CryptoTorLocker2015 Ransomware in disguise. Act responsibly and use a trusted anti-malware solution to delete the Free Download Seeker adware.

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Directories

Free Download Seeker Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\Free Download Seeker
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Free Download Seeker

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