Threat Database Adware Screenery Ads

Screenery Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 152
First Seen: June 2, 2015
Last Seen: January 11, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Screenery browser widget may attract you with a promise to enhance the quality of images you preview on the Internet, but you may want to know that it is adware. Security experts note that the Screenery adware is deployed via freeware packages, and its primary goal is to generate affiliate revenue for its developers. The Screenery adware may present you with banners, pop-up windows, ad boxes and suggest you sponsored search results on Google. Also, the Screenery adware may use tracking cookies and detect your approximate geographical locations to generate tailor-suited ads. The Screenery adware may appear on your 'Programs and Features' list and may write a registry entry in Windows to start at boot-up. You should keep in mind that the Screenery adware may feature links to potentially harmful websites and may promote rogue applications like RegDefense and File Rescue. Security experts warn that rogue applications can damage your Windows installation and display fake error reports to convince you to pay for unneeded premium services. Also, the Screenery adware may introduce unwanted browser assistants on your PC like ShoppingReport and BrowseSmart that can change your search provider and home page. The Screenery adware may decrease your browser performance and load many ads, and you may wish to remove it by using a reliable anti-spyware tool.

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