PremiumField

PremiumField is an adware application that targets Mac users. Besides, it also possesses browser hijacker capabilities and is being classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) due to the deceptive method it deploys for distribution.

The application promises users a new way to search the Internet but the truth is that the main goal of PremiumField is to generate monetary gains for its creators by delivering intrusive and unwanted advertisements. The advertising material could take many forms - pop-ups, surveys, coupons, banners, hyperlinks injected into the viewed text, etc. The source of the advertisements may vary with some of the observed variations being: 'Ads by Premium Field,' 'Premium Field Promos,' 'Brought to you by Premium Field,' 'Powered by Premium Field,' 'Ads by Premium Field,' or 'Ads powered by Premium Field.'

The browsing experience on the affected device could be diminished severely with the displayed advertisements starting to cover significant portions of the viewed content. Also, the advertisements themselves, if clicked on, could generate additional redirects taking the user to untrustworthy places that could include domains spreading more PUPs, pages carrying out phishing or push notification tactics, or even compromised websites delivering malware threats.

Using a professional anti-malware solution to clean your computer is often the most efficient way to get rid of any adware, browser hijacker or other PUPs.