MalSign.Generic.A8A

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 157
First Seen: April 15, 2014
Last Seen: May 25, 2024
OS(es) Affected: Windows

MalSign.Generic.A8A is a PUP (potentially unwanted program) that may integrate itself on the Web browsers involving Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox when PC users download or install free applications from untrustworthy download website. The creators of MalSign.Generic.A8A may use tricky methods such as bundling in an effort to install a MalSign.Generic.A8A plug-in or add-on on the PC without the computer user's approval. MalSign.Generic.A8A may circulate and enter the PC through bundled free applications. Upon installation, MalSign.Generic.A8A may create and show disturbing advertisements encompassing discount coupons, sales and deals when PC users visit shopping-related websites. MalSign.Generic.A8A may keep track of the computer user's Internet surfing habits by recording websites the PC user visits and activities on those websites. MalSign.Generic.A8A may state to improve the PC user's Internet surfing experience by saving time and money while shopping online; however, in actuality, it may not have the capability to provide computer users with these services.

URLs

MalSign.Generic.A8A may call the following URLs:

topsearchconverter.com

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