Threat Database Adware iStreamLite Ads

iStreamLite Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The iStreamLite software from XDisc Corp Ltd is supposed to help Web surfers download streaming videos to their computers directly. The iStreamLite program is free to use, and you should know that its software installer may contain additional components like DealStream and a browser search helper linked to Wickedsearchsystem.com. Security experts warn users that iStreamLite is an adware that may feature different developers depending on what version you install, and it is seen to be deployed by WhiteSmoke and iStreamLiteLTD as well. The iStreamLite adware fills the same niche as Reelzhot and BeepieBear and may claim to provide helpful tools for users to download media from the Internet, but it is dedicated to generating affiliate marketing revenue for its creators.

The iStreamLite adware does not have a valid digital certificate and its connection to the Internet may be intercepted by third parties, and iStreamLite may download a corrupted binary on your computer without your notice. The iStreamLite adware may appear as a browser plug-in in your 'Control Panel' and place its files in the Temp folder under the Windows directory. The iStreamLite adware might slow down your Web browser and ask for a monthly subscription to allow you to download 720p and 1080p videos from platforms like YoutTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion.

Computer users that are infected with the iStreamLite adware are not advised to type in their billing information because they may risk losing money for services that might not meet their expectations. Moreover, the iStreamLite adware may read the Meta tags of pages you browse most often and send usage statistics to advertisers that build marketing strategies. The iStreamLite adware may use JavaScript to show full-page promotional materials and pop-up windows that may obstruct your comfortable Internet experience. You can purge the iStreamLite adware with the help of a trusted anti-malware application securely.

File System Details

iStreamLite Ads may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. istream_lite_silent_updater.exe
2. C:\Users\\appdata\roaming\istreamlite\iStreamLite.exe
3. "C:\Users\\appdata\Roaming\iStreamLite\uninstall.exe"

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