Threat Database Adware MetroCommand Ads

MetroCommand Ads

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 249
First Seen: September 3, 2015
Last Seen: December 5, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Users that explore the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' option of freeware packages may want to know that the MetroCommand extension they may see listed is adware. The MetroCommand adware may be offered to you as a browser-based tool to control some options of the Metro interface of Windows 8, but it will not do such thing. The only objective of the MetroCommand adware is to generate advertisements in your browser. MetroCommand may cover your browser surface under an avalanche of commercials and prevent you from enjoying videos on YouTube and content on websites like 9GAG and Instagram. The MetroCommand adware may display many pop-up windows, banners, floating ad-boxes, web flyers, coupons and discounts from less-known online shops. It is important to note that the ads by adware like MetroCommand and CouponsPlus are not safe. When shoppers that are infected with the MetroCommand adware input their banking details on suspicious online stores they risk to becoming fraud victims. Moreover, the MetroCommand adware is known to show inline ads that invite users to install software like Windows 7 System Repair and Windows Startup Repair that are rogue anti-spyware tools. Computer users affected by the MetroCommand adware are not advised to download and install the programs it promotes. Also, the MetroCommand adware might use DOM storage data and tracking cookies to create a unique advertising profile about you and generate personalized commercials. Computer users that take their Internet privacy seriously might wish to use a reputable anti-malware solution to eliminate the MetroCommand adware.

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