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| Ranking: | 6,986 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 37 |
| First Seen: | April 14, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | April 21, 2024 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The profilingTime application is marketed as a browser extension designed to enhance users' browsing experiences by directing them to relevant live websites. However, thorough scrutiny conducted by information security (infosec) researchers has definitively uncovered that it functions by displaying intrusive and unwanted advertisements. Consequently, these experts have categorized profilingTime as adware. It's strongly recommended that users refrain from installing or adding such applications to their devices.
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Adware Like profilingTime may Lead to Serious Privacy Issues
Browser extensions like profilingTime are prone to displaying various types of advertisements, spanning from pop-ups and banners to sponsored links and interstitial ads. However, when these advertisements are generated by unreliable applications, they often promote fake products, deceptive offers, adult content or other potentially harmful material.
Engaging with ads originating from applications like profilingTime can lead users to counterfeit technical support websites, phishing pages, gambling platforms and other dubious online destinations. Interactions with these sites may result in serious consequences such as malware infections, falling victim to financial tactics, identity theft or exposure to inappropriate content.
Moreover, adware, including profilingTime, may be engineered to gather extensive user data. This data encompasses browsing history, search queries, clicked links, IP addresses, device identifiers, geolocation data, and even sensitive information like usernames, passwords or financial details entered on Web forms.
The collected data could be monetized by selling it to third parties or utilized for unsafe purposes such as identity theft or fraud. Apart from data harvesting and intrusive advertising, adware has the potential to hijack browsers and consume significant system resources, leading to decreased performance.
In light of these risks, users are strongly advised against installing adware on their computers or adding it to their Web browsers.
Be Careful When Installing New Applications on Your Devices
Users should exercise caution and pay close attention when installing apps due to the questionable distribution techniques commonly exploited by adware and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Here's why:
- Bundled with other software: Adware and PUPs often piggyback on legitimate software downloads. Users may inadvertently install them when downloading and installing seemingly harmless programs. These additional programs are usually included in the installation process as optional extras, often pre-checked by default, making it easy for users to overlook them.
- Misleading installation prompts: Some adware and PUPs use deceptive installation prompts that trick users into agreeing to their installation. For example, they may use confusing language or obscure checkboxes to make users unknowingly consent to the installation of unwanted software.
- Fake download sites and advertisements: Users may encounter fake download sites or ads that mimic legitimate software download pages. These sites and ads may offer software downloads that are actually bundled with adware or PUPs. Users who download software from these sources without verifying their legitimacy may inadvertently install unwanted programs.
- Software update scams: Adware and PUPs may also be distributed through software update tactics. Users may receive fake notifications prompting them to update their software, which leads to installing adware or PUPs instead of legitimate updates.
- Social engineering tactics: Some adware and PUPs use social engineering tricks to prompt users to install them. For example, they may present themselves as security software claiming to protect the user's system from threats when, in reality, they are the threat.
By paying attention when installing apps, users can better protect themselves from inadvertently installing adware and PUPs. This includes carefully reading installation prompts, downloading software from trusted sources, and being cautious of fake download sites and ads. Additionally, users should keep their software up to date and use reputable antivirus software to help detect and remove unwanted programs.
URLs
profilingTime may call the following URLs:
| profilingerror.online |
