Threat Database Adware OpenBrowserVersion

OpenBrowserVersion

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 98
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 190,610
First Seen: February 17, 2015
Last Seen: September 21, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The OpenBrowserVersion binary is classified by security experts as adware that is deployed incorporated with freeware setup files. Computer users that prefer to use the 'Express' or 'Typical' option may install the OpenBrowserVersion adware without noticing. Once on your system, the OpenBrowserVersion adware may substitute the native ads on trusted online stores with ads that may link to potentially harmful domains. Moreover, the OpenBrowserVersion may show pop-up and pop-under windows that might obstruct your Intenet activities. Security experts note that the OpenBrowserVersion adware may use an add-on, a browser extension, a plugin and a Browser Helper Object to manipulate your Internet client. Additionally, the OpenBrowserVersion adware might use HTTP cookies, DOM storage data and detect your approximate geographical location to personalize the marketing materials presented to you. You may want to use a reliable anti-spyware utility to remove all files associated with the OpenBrowserVersion adware on your PC.

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