Threat Database Adware PriceGotLower Ads

PriceGotLower Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: July 20, 2015
Last Seen: June 17, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The PriceGotLower browser add-on may be attached to your Internet client after you installed a free program package with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. The PriceGotLower add-on falls in the same category as Trusted Saver and Ultra Coupon and is deemed as adware. Security investigators warn users that the adware-powered browser add-on is designed to load numerous ads in your Internet client to generate pay-per-click revenue for its creators. The PriceGotLower adware may modify the results page on Google and input sponsored search results. The PriceGotLower adware may show in-text hyperlinks to promoted products. Moreover, the PriceGotLower adware may display banners and pop-ups on every page you visit. Security investigators note that the PriceGotLower adware may use tracking cookies, read your browsing history and detect your approximate geographical location to customize the discounts, coupons and deals it presents to you. Many users may not like the idea of advertisers keeping track of their browsing habits. Also, the PriceGotLower adware may write a registry entry in Windows to start every time you turn on your PC. The PriceGotLower adware may promote Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) like Advanced System Protector and Dynamic Pricer that may decrease your overall computer performance and feature more ads. The PriceGotLower adware may increase the time it takes for web pages to load, and it may prevent users from taking advantage of their Internet bandwidth. Therefore, users may wish to use a reliable anti-spyware tool to purge the PriceGotLower adware from their machine.

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