Threat Database Adware SD Downloader Ads

SD Downloader Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The SD Downloader software by the programmer 'hoanisflnit' was proposed via the Chrome Web Store at Chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sd-downloader/jmofklodkbiklgbefobdaoipecmcjeei, but it was removed due to adware activity. The SD Downloader adware was promoted to users via transitional page advertisements that required users to install the SD Downloader extension before they can access pirated movies, music and pornographic materials. The SD Downloader browser extension featured a generic description, and the programmer's account name seemed questionable. PC users who stumbled upon the SD Downloader had the chance to read the following product description:

'Please complete the security check and install an extension in order to Confirm'

The SD Downloader adware was observed to generate pop-up windows, discounts, and coupons on unsupported pages. Also, computer security analysts reported that the SD Downloader adware communicates with servers on the 104.24.119.127 IP address and may reroute users to phishing pages, fake lotteries, and untrusted online stores. The SD Downloader program might inject insecure resources on your favorite sites, and it may produce transitional page advertisements that require you to install potentially harmful browser extensions. The SD Downloader adware is known to perform browser redirects via ckecktored[.]com and use persistent tracking cookies. The SD Downloader adware may record information like your IP address, OS type, browser version, and Internet history to assist ad publishers in pushing relevant commercials to your screen. You can use a trusted anti-spyware utility to remove the SD Downloader adware and clean residual files that affect your Web browser.

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