Threat Database Adware Number Ascend Ads

Number Ascend Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 33
First Seen: April 23, 2015
Last Seen: July 21, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Number Ascend is an adware tool that attaches itself to Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer as an extension. Unlike the useful add-ons, however, Number Ascend often causes negative emotions. The adware is responsible for the creation of many ads in various forms. The user may see pop-ups, banners and hyperlinked keywords on different sites. The purpose of this behavior is to generate traffic towards the sponsored pages. This activity may slow down the browsing speed as the plugin seizes a part of the system's resources. In addition, it may take longer than usual to find the required information due to the automatic redirections that can force the browser to open unrelated domains. Users often install Number Ascend without their knowledge because the adware travels bundled with freeware. The greatest risk is that some of the ads may lead to potentially harmful sites. This is why you should consider removing the adware with a special anti-malware application.

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Registry Details

Number Ascend Ads may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{a9b18713-5e57-49f4-9c54-51ba9ce5b104}

Directories

Number Ascend Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\number ascend
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\number ascend

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