Threat Database Adware Saver Stream Ads

Saver Stream Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 5
First Seen: January 15, 2016
Last Seen: October 18, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Saver Stream is an adware extension that introduces itself as a shopping helper. Since its official page doesn't contain a functioning download button, we may assume that Saver Stream uses the bundling method for the majority of its installations. The adware may sneak into your PC when you download some cost-free applications. While some users may be tempted by its description that states they will save money, others may not see Saver Stream in time. The commonly chosen 'Quick' menu may not provide adequate information about supplementary components towards the main one. However, the 'Advanced' menu should let you choose what to install and what to skip. Saver Stream may create an extension in all Web clients on the PC, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. The adware doesn't ask you when Saver Stream changes the configuration. Saver Stream may put a low-quality search platform as your homepage.

You should not use it unless you want to open sponsored sites instead of sites that match your criteria in the best possible way. This adware indeed shows a lot of deals and coupons. The ads that Saver Stream creates are primarily pop-ups, banners and in-text ads, but you may notice some videos and gifs as well. Although you may enjoy seeing so many discounts initially, soon enough you may notice that the sponsored links don't lead to the popular sites. These platforms don't need adware to get visitors. Instead, your browser may open unknown sites, which legitimacy remains a mystery. For the sake of keeping the system safe, don't download any software and don't dial any phone numbers. You may become annoyed at the ads quickly because they tend to be intrusive. You may be unable to stop them, and you may see them wherever you go. To clean your browsers from them, you may need to use a dedicated security product.

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