GenieGamer
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| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | May 18, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | February 28, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The GenieGamer browser plug-in is advertised at Geniegamer.com as an alternative to Xbox and PS4 for Web browsers. The GenieGamer gaming platform is built on the Adobe Flash Platform and may offer users to play games like Bubble Hero and Klondike Solitaire. The GenieGamer browser plug-in resembles the and the Playaneer adware and is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). The GenieGamer software is published as a freeware and may arrive on your PC in the company of applications like Regular Deals and Search Donkey. The GenieGamer browser plug-in may change your homepage settings to Geniegamer.com/welcome and load a selection of games that you may like. Security analysts remind users that the GenieGamer software is ad-supported and should expect to see pop-up windows loaded with advertisements and be redirected to offers and promotional materials from sponsors.
Additionally, the GenieGamer plug-in may alter the appearance of your new tab page and play video commercials whenever you open a new tab and a browser window. You should note that the GenieGamer software does not have a valid digital certificate and may load insecure resources in your browser. The games that you play at Geniegamer.com may be rigged with code from the Whitehole Exploit Kit, and you risk being compromised. The GenieGamer browser plug-in may send information about you like your Internet history, bookmarks and software configuration to advertisers and generate custom-made ads. Many users may not be comfortable with the ads by GenieGamer and attempt to use extensions like AdBlock Plus and Ghostery. However, the GenieGamer plug-in can bypass third-party extensions that interfere with its activity. You can remove the GenieGamer software by using a credible anti-spyware tool and improve your security online.
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File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | file.exe | c218f77d902ff0d38182ab9d852011f3 | 1 |
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