RevenueHits
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| Ranking: | 11,363 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 203 |
| First Seen: | October 16, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 8, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
RevenueHits is an advertisement platform that is used to generate advertisement revenue. RevenueHits is often associated with a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) installed on the affected Web browser. There are several problems with RevenueHits, not including the many different types of advertisements that RevenueHits displays on the affected computer. Although many computer users consider RevenueHits as threat, it is important to note that RevenueHits is not harmful. However, this does not mean that RevenueHits does not cause behaviors that are almost just as irritating or problematic. RevenueHits advertisements may be intrusive and prevent computer users from using the affected computer normally. In most cases, RevenueHits advertisements appear on the affected computer after the computer user downloads a low-quality freeware toolbar from a badly regulated software download websites. RevenueHits advertisements may be disruptive and should be stopped by removing any recently installed software on the affected computer.
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Why PC Security Researchers Consider RevenueHits Problematic
There are several reasons why security analysts consider that RevenueHits advertisements and PUPs associated with RevenueHits are potentially unsafe, including the following:
- RevenueHits advertisements may appear out of nowhere.
- RevenueHits may be associated with PUPs or software that may have harmful effects on your computer.
- RevenueHits advertisements may be associated with components that may keep track of your online activity.
- PUPs associated with RevenueHits may have a negative effect on your computer's performance, slowing it down and affecting your Internet connectivity.
- RevenueHits advertisements may advertise known online scams or potentially harmful products or services.
Putting an End on RevenueHits Advertisements
If your Web browser is showing symptoms of RevenueHits advertisements, such as browser redirects or excessive pop-up advertisements, it is important to remove any Web browser toolbars or other software installed recently. In most cases, it is better to avoid clicking on advertisements associated with RevenueHits since these may be regulated poorly and lead to potentially harmful online content. Once RevenueHits advertisements have been removed, some unwanted components may remain on your computer. In that case, ESG security researchers recommend that use of a reliable anti-malware program to scan your computer and ensure that is not the case. Future infections can be prevented by being careful when downloading and installing new software.
URLs
RevenueHits may call the following URLs:
| https://vipsearch.guru |
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