QuizFunWow Extension

The QuizFunWow program from h[tt]ps://quizfunwow[.]com/quiz/default?web_page=download.php is created by Web Value, Inc. and proposed for installation to users who wish to support the site at h[tt]ps://quizfunwow[.]com. The product description for the QuizFunWow Extension at Chrome.google[.]com/webstore/detail/quizfunwow/fjaiimfkcmggkikfcoknegejekjjgido reads:

'Ad Promotions by QuizFunWow
Welcome to our QuizFunWow site!
We do not record or monitor any of your Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
This extension displays advertisements while you surf the web. We use these advertisements as a way to support our site so that you can continue to browse our extensive library of quizzes for free.'

The QuizFunWow program is made available to Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome users who like to complete quizzes at h[tt]ps://quizfunwow[.]com and support the site. The QuizFunWow app has no other purpose than showing custom ads in your browser and help the people behind Quizfunwow[.]com earn money. Ad blocking software is likely to interfere with the work of the QuizFunWow extension. Also, you should read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at h[tt]ps://quizfunwow[.]com/quiz/terms.php and h[tt]ps://quizfunwow[.]com/quiz/privacy.php.

The QuizFunWow Extension requires the following rights in Google Chrome:

Read and change all data on the websites you visit.

The QuizFunWow Add-on requires the following rights in Mozilla Firefox:

• Access your data for all websites.
• Access browser activity during navigation.

PC security experts note that QuizFunWow does not change the browser’s settings, but it may produce new tabs loaded with recommendations from h[tt]p://srchmgrds[.]com/adcomsmp2/adcomsmp2/n/en/. The developers of QuizFunWow are known to promote the ‘Search Manager’ app by www[.]searchmgr[.]com, which is programmed to change the user’s primary search provider to Srchbar.com that causes redirects to Yahoo. If you install the ‘Search Manager’ app as the QuizFunWow Extensions recommends you would allow ad publishers record your browsing history, bookmarks, extensions and Web apps.

QuizFunWow is identified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) by Web Value, Inc. that allows Quizfunwow[.]com to substitute the native ads on the pages you visit and recommend browser extensions from third parties. Installing the recommended apps by QuizFunWow may cause a decreased browser performance, the display of unwanted pop-up windows and transitional page advertisements interfering with your Internet activity. It may be a good idea to remove QuizFunWow with assistance from a trusted anti-spyware instrument.