Threat Database Adware PufferMind Ads

PufferMind Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 16,740
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 17
First Seen: November 5, 2014
Last Seen: September 20, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

PufferMind Ads is a Possibly Unwanted Program that may be installed on your default Web browser as a Browser Helper Object or extension. PufferMind Ads adware may alter the computer users' search and home pages in order to display numerous, sponsored advertisements. PufferMind Ads adware claims to find and display the best deals for computer users online shopping. The advertisements displayed by PufferMind Ads-related adware may help the computer user; however, its additional actions are the reason to make PufferMind Ads to be classified as a PUP. PufferMind Ads just strives to display sponsored advertisements on any Web page the computer user is visiting. PufferMind Ads collect browsing information from the compromised computer and send it to remote servers. PufferMind Ads may slow down your machine's performance and interfere with your activities.

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Registry Details

PufferMind Ads may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\eventlog\Application\pmleadsServiceCore
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\eventlog\pmleadsServiceLog
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\eventlog\Application\pmleadsServiceCore
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\eventlog\pmleadsServiceLog

Directories

PufferMind Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\PM - Tech support assistant for PC users
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\pmleads
%PROGRAMFILES%\PM - Tech support assistant for PC users
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\PM - Tech support assistant for PC users

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