Movieholic
Threat Scorecard
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| Ranking: | 10,420 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 192 |
| First Seen: | August 22, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 21, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Movieholic is a browser extension that tries to attract users by offering them the ability to conveniently and efficiently look for websites that stream video content, such as movies and TV series. Unfortunately, installing the browser extension quickly reveals that it also possesses another primary function - that of an adware application. Indeed, once activated on the system, Movieholic is likely to start generating various intrusive advertisements.
Adware applications are often seen delivering dubious and untrustworthy advertisements to users. The advertisements may be promoting shady websites running technical support tactics, fake giveaways, phishing schemes, etc. Users also could encounter advertisements for suspicious adult-oriented platforms or additional PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) described as useful software products.
While not universally present in all adware applications, many have been observed also to be equipped with data-tracking capabilities. Users risk having their browsing activities monitored, packaged and transmitted to a remote server. In some cases, installed PUPs also have tried to harvest numerous device details, as well as account credentials, banking details and payment information extracted from browsers' autofill data.
