Threat Database Adware Ads by Savings Play

Ads by Savings Play

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: January 19, 2016
Last Seen: March 28, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Savings Play browser extension is promoted on Savingsplay.com and freeware bundles as the best way to save and earn money while shopping online by completing surveys. The Savings Play browser extension may be appealing to users that buy on eBay, Walmart and Amazon. You should know that the Savings Play extension is created by Informer Technologies Inc. and is adware. Security analysts note that most of the code of the Savings Play adware is copied from other adware such as CouponUnity and My Shopping XP Toolbar, and Savings Play may change your default search engine to Mys.yoursearch.me, which is associated with a browser hijacker. Needless to say, you should reconsider installing the Savings Play shopping extension. The Savings Play adware may use tracking cookies, read your browsing and download history to cross-reference with advertising content from ValuedInformation.com.

Moreover, the Savings Play adware may ask users to access their social media feed and send surveys to their friends and family. The Savings Play adware may load surveys from untrusted marketers and deliver promotions via pop-up and pop-under windows. The Savings Play adware may use JavaScript to inject banners and in-text hyperlinks to commercial content on the pages you browse. The Savings Play adware has versions for all major Web browsers and may use your IP address to pinpoint your location and generate custom-made ads. Do not forget that the ads by Savings Play may not be safe and you might be lead to download harmful software like Zbot and Omaneat. The Savings Play adware may ask users for their mobile phone number to provide updates on coupons and send special deals, but you might be charged for more than $40 a week. You can delete the Savings Play adware by using a credible anti-spyware tool and prevent similar applications from invading your PC.

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