PUP.FindBestDeal

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 6,802
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 21,843
First Seen: March 18, 2014
Last Seen: September 19, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

PUP.FindBestDeal is a Potentially Unwanted Program. PUP.FindBestDeal is marketed as a Web browser add-on that allows computer users to find special deals or coupons when shopping online. However, PUP.FindBestDeal's main purpose is to deliver advertisements to the affected Web browser, exposing computer users to advertising content and marketing material. For this reason, PUP.FindBestDeal is considered an adware infection. Although PUP.FindBestDeal claims to deliver a legitimate service allowing computer users to compare prices in their Web browser window, PC security analysts strongly advise against using PUP.FindBestDeal or installing this Web browser add-on on your PC. Any supposed benefits to be gained from using PUP.FindBestDeal are far outweighed by the many inconveniences that this program brings to the affected Web browser.

Why PUPs Like PUP.FindBestDeal Should be Removed ASAP

If PUP.FindBestDeal is already installed on your Web browser, remove PUP.FindBestDeal immediately with the help of a reliable threat-fighter product recently updated. Although PUP.FindBestDeal is not considered a threat, PUP.FindBestDeal advertisements and redirects may expose computers to other PUPs or even more harmful forms of threats. A reliable security program is also advised to ensure that PUP.FindBestDeal has not been installed by another threat already present on the affected PC.

How to Avoid PUP.FindBestDeal and Similar PUPs

Since PUP.FindBestDeal uses misleading advertisements to market itself as a legitimate Web browser add-on, there are many computer users that download and install PUP.FindBestDeal deliberately. However, in most cases, PUP.FindBestDeal is installed on the affected computer automatically. This may be done by bundling PUP.FindBestDeal with a freeware program, often distributed on suspicious platforms that are not well monitored. Bundling PUPs like PUP.FindBestDeal with free software is a practice that has become more and more favored in the last years, exposing inexperienced computer users to unwanted content that weighs down the affected computer and Web browser, which may cause a decreased speed and poor performance. To avoid PUP.FindBestDeal and similar PUPs, use custom installation when installing new software and opt out of any unnecessary applications.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.FindBestDeal

File System Details

PUP.FindBestDeal may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. 2O_2BQ2n.dll 532932f33709b3aa82acfd24c619e661 53
2. r0sKFa6.dll 6acb34834e67806abd767b00b9259833 4
3. tt.dll 76862f6cede16ce206f564dc2d1c5977 2
4. UCmYiZblc_.dll 17007d867052a397b5d8db2bab8dbeb2 2
5. Z.x64.dll be68dcf55d874d92e9320bb667cc53e3 2
6. p_w.x64.dll 589fc1af35d76efaad61718688ca4cd4 2
7. T9IRzERefF.x64.dll c1ea94c66990a58647e845cebc292a87 1
8. JED.dll 84239af6930ba0b26c506206c2f1b8b6 1
9. o8_1l.dll 10b2321591644da911502591141aae32 1
10. nJFWrRA.x64.dll 6b2dd6d9da049383303f170cd7fe7a88 1
11. _H.x64.dll 8229b0429f40903367b6fea2a2d63137 1
12. wKAR.dll c162a14911f88eedda62115baaf501cc 1
13. SMVzskXW.dll 5826dcedfa21a6f7daea343c32b4c8f4 1
14. DjeEr6n.x64.dll 1328c06e376e69ef3cd468dbb7bcc093 1
15. R2sxejvb.dll 40548046ec5f3ae422d5127c67c56414 1
16. w.x64.dll 6424efc20b33bd1989b679edc74f1566 1
17. 1Ty.x64.dll 927c843918d4037e4fb08cf768f9b641 1
18. isbT.x64.dll aaec5458ebb1bb98b05dba2bd2957f13 1
19. c2cZAwwI.x64.dll 4ec63cf49b6f6600967e7ef5eb41faa5 1
20. cFc.x64.dll 2668407ddda7c600c6367af1a06008ba 1
21. cFc.dll 977db6b0ab39484f2ddc0e58ddfb6ae7 1
22. uoOr7Ko0.x64.dll 9ab52ac969d78ae005b5a24a9e7e4057 1
23. NRtEBgu.x64.dll ec37182aa8bb40cfab0ba0f829c21ecc 1
24. aKML9J.x64.dll 4d8b46c0e09d16345671c084539e0cd8 1
25. ZG75_ek3e2.dll 6847f7e7d2226159e3cc62be7140124d 1
26. 5zQlLOZh.x64.dll 48acacc493190df05cb26e80b94b6fc6 1
27. b.dll 94f1c3186ce4181f2aeb2eba1c23bc05 1
28. YNC0jNVat.dll 784fe3aceaca6bbfa99fae1249d34499 1
29. C:\ProgramData\findbestdeal\Zb.exe e0f79c8f5e9d454af889ad5af71833e3
30. C:\ProgramData\findbestdealZb.dll
31. C:\ProgramData\findbestdealZb.x64.dll
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Registry Details

PUP.FindBestDeal may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext\CLSID\{79C32D1E-68A2-06BD-03F2-5733A90BB27B}

Directories

PUP.FindBestDeal may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\FindBestDeal
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\FindBestDeal
%PROGRAMFILES%\FindBestDeal
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\FindBestDeal

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