PUP.OutBrowse

PUP.OutBrowse is a potentially unwanted program with adware capabilities, which may be installed on the PC as an unwanted toolbar. PUP.OutBrowse may be able to compromise all web browsers that are installed on the computer system. If constant notifications about discount coupons, offers and deals show up on the screen of the computer, this may indicate that PUP.OutBrowse is installed on the PC. The authors of the discount coupon notifications related to PUP.OutBrowse may attempt to generate advertising revenue by forcibly diverting computer users to relevant websites that may pay for promoting them. PUP.OutBrowse may keep track of the PC user's surfing routine and send and use this details to deliver and show targeted pop-up ads and messages. PUP.OutBrowse may propagate to the PC through packaged free software and invade the computer system without the PC user's authorization. To block the download of PUP.OutBrowse, PC users should be more attentive to the installation process of free tools. Commonly, computer users should uncheck the check box that may be necessary for the download of PUP.OutBrowse and the associated toolbar. Once installed on the PC, PUP.OutBrowse may replace the default search engine and homepage or a new tab window with a suspicious website.

Type: Misleading Product