Threat Database Adware Search Monkeys Ads

Search Monkeys Ads

The Search Monkeys software is promoted as a tool that can help you save money on online retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target. The motto of the Search Monkeys is "Search Monkeys — All the Thing You Need, Only Better." The official site for the Search Monkeys may be promoted through freeware bundles, free browser extension platforms and pop-up windows on adult-rated sites. The Search Monkeys software may be alluring to PC users who like to buy items from Amazon often, but wish to save as much money as possible. You may think that installing the Search Monkeys in your browser is a good idea, but that may not be the case. PC users have reported that the Search Monkeys generates a lot of pop-up windows, browser notifications and causes browser redirects to sponsored content. The Search Monkeys program may present users with advertisements unrelated to their general shopping activity.

It was discovered that the Search Monkeys shopping helper uses many tracking technologies (Web beacons, ad pixels, persistent tracking cookies and unique identifiers) to build a database of advertising profiles and push targeted promotional materials for the users in an aggressive way. Applications like the Media Watch and Shopper-Expert that are similar to the Search Monkeys produced a torrent of advertisements on the users screens. The Search Monkeys application is deemed by cybersecurity researchers as adware that may use a disturbing number of pop-up and pop-under windows to meet users with premium content, paid subscriptions and "top deals" from vendors you should not trust. The Search Monkeys adware may affect browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer and Opera. It is recommended to remove the Search Monkeys with the help of a credible anti-spyware tool.

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