OpenPDF
The OpenPDF browser extension is published by developers at h[tt]p://www.openpdf[.]pro who promote the app via the Chrome Web Store and their official site. Google Chrome users and Web surfers using Chromium-based Internet browsers can install OpenPDF from Chrome.google[.]com/webstore/detail/openpdf/fmpkkdhomdokpbaheofojaldignjaifo. The OpenPDF extension is designed to change your new tab page to an insecure page at h[tt]p://search.openpdf[.]pro that has an embedded search, links to popular Internet services and a widget from h[ttp]s://www.sodapdf[.]com/unlock-pdf. The OpenPDF installation pop-up in the Chrome Web Store offers the following message:
Add "OpenPDF"?
It can:
•Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
•Replace the page you see when opening a new tab.
•Manage your apps, extension, and themes.
PC users who are searching for an easy way to remove passwords on PDFs may be interested in installing the OpenPDF extension. However, you should know that a customized Google search powers the OpenPDF New Tab and the OpenPDF does not support technologies for password removal in PDFs. The widget from sodapdf[.]com/unlock-pdf can be used to unlock content on PDFs for free. You don't need to run the OpenPDF extension if you want to access the service on h[ttp]s://www.sodapdf[.]com/unlock-pdf. Also, Sodapdf[.]com offers a complete suite of PDF editing tools via their extension called Soda PDF Online Services. The Soda PDF Online Services extension can be installed for free from Chrome.google[.]com/webstore/detail/soda-pdf-online-services/ijlmkhgmbpcfdfmjhjhgkoiahcilohnl. The Soda PDF Online Services extension enables users to access a PDF editor on h[tt]ps://online.sodapdf[.]com/#/home?r=forms for free. Soda PDF Online Services is created and maintained by LULU Software (lulusoftware[.]com). However, OpenPDF and Search.openpdf[.]pro are created by Clever App, S.L. that is a marketing company, and it is not listed as a partner at affiliates.lulusoftware[.]com. Clever App, S.L. is known to collect information such as browsing history, software configuration and search terms from users and help ad publishers optimize commercials on connected pages.
We suspect that Clever App, S.L. may be using the OpenPDF browser extension and technologies from Sodapdf[.]com in an unethical way to attract PC users to install their software. The apps by Clever App, S.L. may drop persistent tracking cookies on your computer and be used to recognize your device on hundreds of sites on the Web. OpenPDF is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that redirects users to third-party content and services. You may wish to remove OpenPDF with the help of a respected anti-spyware instrument.
