RecipeKart

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 36
First Seen: April 27, 2017
Last Seen: November 15, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The RecipeKart extension from Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. is distributed to users via freeware bundles, and some users may be surprised to find that their browser loads Hp.myway.com/recipekart/ttab02/index.html as their new tab page. The RecipeKart browser extension is designed to change your new tab layout and may change your start page in Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. The RecipeKart app is advertised as a friend to users who love to cook and explore new recipes. The RecipeKart program is available for free download and installation from the following sources:

  • www.recipekart[.]com/index.jhtml
  • chrome.google[.]com/webstore/detail/recipekart/ogfinmklpgmohidfadiempfallpbegoc

You should take in consideration that the RecipeKart extension is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that is supported by marketers. Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. is known for the development and distribution of ad-supported software to PC users, which include tools like the AllInOneDocs Toolbar and the GetFlightInfo Toolbar. The RecipeKart extension appears to be a clone of the 100sofRecipes Toolbar that is designed to work with a customized version of Myway.com. Computer users that are interested in installing the RecipeKart app are advised to read the terms of use and privacy agreements on eula.mindspark.com/tos and eula.mindspark.com/privacypolicy before they add the extension to their browser. Also, the RecipeKart app requires the following rights:

  • Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
  • Read and change your browsing history.
  • Manage your downloads.
  • Manage your apps, extensions and themes.

As you can see, it is rather unusual for the RecipeKart app to access your downloads, apps, themes, extensions and browsing history considering it is programmed to load Hp.myway.com/recipekart/ttab02/index.html as your new tab and start page. Marketers who support the development of the RecipeKart extension may use it to collect non-personally identifiable data about your online activity. The information is used as a reference when you load Hp.myway.com/recipekart/ttab02/index.html to display targeted advertisements on your screen. Additionally, users may be redirected to ext.ask.com, and they may be suggested to make Ask.com their default search provider. You may find links to amazon.com, foodnetwork.com and int.search.myway.com and food.com/topic/main-dish on your new tab that you may find useful. However, there may be users who do not wish to share details on their online activity with Mindspark and third parties. You can erase the RecipeKart extension and related tracking cookies with the help of a reliable anti-spyware tool.

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