Package Tracker Pro
The Package Tracker Pro browser extension from hxxp://www.packagetrackerpro[.]com is promoted as a helpful tool aimed at users who often need to track parcels and packages sent via services like FedEx, UPS, and USPS. The Package Tracker Pro extension can be found on its official page and the Chrome Web Store at Chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/package-tracker-pro/kbdgnmbinekjljmapicoppcmccolfjme. The Package Tracker Pro app is published as a free-to-use product by Polarity Technologies Ltd, but you should note that it is an ad-supported program. The Package Tracker Pro browser extension from hxxp://www.packagetrackerpro[.]com is the fourth version of the Package Track extension released by Polarity. The company is known for its marketing strategy where they publish customized new tabs and extensions, which redirect to third-party services and promote premium content. The Package Tracker Pro extension is a slightly altered clone of Locate Your Package, Track Your Packages and Track Packages Online. Computer security analysts warn that the Package Tracker Pro extension is designed to change the default new tab to:
hxxp://search.searchptp[.]com/?uc=20171128&ap=appfocus35&source=1&uid=2c22250a-1526-4f0f-9e2b-f6a5351652ed&i
Additionally, the Package Tracker Pro app appears to use information like your browsing history, installed apps, extensions and themes for behavioral marketing purposes. You should not be surprised to see targeted commercials on your new tab considering the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy cover the subject extensively. You can find the appropriate documentation on hxxp://legal.searchptp[.]com/legal/privacy and hxxp://legal.searchptp[.]com/legal/terms. You may be dissatisfied with the Package Tracker Pro extension if you expect an advanced search functionality regarding parcel tracking. The Package Tracker Pro app configures your new tab to load a custom version of Search.searchptp[.]com; it provides search results via Search.yahoo.com and redirects users to the trackers of FedEx, UPS and USPS. The Package Tracker Pro extension is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) from Polarity Technologies Ltd that may use persistent tracking cookies and display promotional materials on your new tab page.
