Threat Database Adware Green Double Underlined Links Pop-up Ads

Green Double Underlined Links Pop-up Ads

By Domesticus in Adware

Numerous computer users have reported problems involving the 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads, irritating advertisements that may interfere with the affected Web browser. If you notice that certain words become highlighted on your Web browser, resulting in 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads, this usually means that a Potentially Unwanted Program has been installed on your computer. The Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads may appear on most Web browsers utilized on the Windows OS, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. The 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads will rarely appear alone; they may be associated with various other types of advertisements, including banner advertisements, other types of pop-ups and sliding advertisements. The 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads may also be linked to video or audio content that may be extremely disruptive.

Where the PUPs Associated with the 'Green Double Underlined Links' Pop-Up Ads Come From

Typically, PUPs associated with the 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads will be installed without the computer user's knowledge, often while downloading and installing freeware. Many free programs may be bundled with known PUPs that cause the 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads. Some common types of applications that are often distributed as PUPs include download managers, media players or converters and Web browser performance enhancing plug-ins. As soon as they are installed, they may take over the affected Web browser and cause the Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads as well as a wide variety of other irritating symptoms.

What is the Meaning of the 'Green Double Underlined Links' Pop-Up Ads?

The main purpose of the 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads and PUPs associated with these types of advertisements is to generate revenue from advertising. Unfortunately for computer users, the 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads and similar content may interfere with the affected computer, making it difficult to use and may compromise your security. Other symptoms used to generate advertising revenue include browser redirects (leading computer users to sponsored websites) and changes to your Web browser's settings. For example, PUPs associated with the 'Green Double Underlined Links' pop-up ads may change your Web browser's homepage and default search engine, ensuring that you are exposed to sponsored content as soon as you launch your Web browser.

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