Threat Database Adware Rightsaver

Rightsaver

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 71
First Seen: February 18, 2014
Last Seen: March 28, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Rightsaver is adware that may show random pop-up ads and messages carrying discount coupons, sales, deals and offers when computer users are visiting online shopping or other similar websites. Rightsaver may be embedded into Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Web browser without a computer user's approval. Rightsaver may commonly propagate and access through packaged freeware that PC users can download from the Internet. When the PC user selects to download and install a free program, it may carry extra toolbars, browser plug-ins and add-ons in the installation package. These extra tools, specifically, Rightsaver may be marked as optional applications, but if the PC user does not deselect a check box to embed them, he may face unpleasant system modifications on the computer system. Rightsaver may trace the PC user's browsing activity and transmit and use collected information for the purpose of targeted marketing.

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