SmartPurple Ads

The SmartPurple browser add-on is classified by security analysts as an adware because it is created to generate pay-per-click revenue for its developers by displaying many ads in the web browser of users. Moreover, the SmartPurple adware is known to place its files in the hidden ProgramData folder to evade detection. The SmartPurple adware may arrive on your PC incorporated with a free application installer. Also, other adware and browser hijackers like PicColor and InfoAxe may accompany the SmartPurple adware. Security analysts reveal that the SmartPurple adware uses a background process to execute its activities and can work with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. The SmartPurple adware may show banners, ad boxes, pop-up windows and transitional commercials loaded with discounts and special deals. The ads by adware like SmartPurple are not safe, and you should not follow in-text hyperlinks provided by the SmartPurple because you could be redirected to a phishing website. Additionally, the SmartPurple adware may promote riskware such asDMUninstaller and GoFastPC to earn pay-per-click revenue for its developers. The SmartPurple adware may use tracking cookies and read your browsing history to determine what type of advertisements are suited to your interests. Also, the SmartPurple adware may slow down your web browser and load video ads before letting you continue watching videos on websites like YouTube and Vimeo. Computer users may want to use a credible anti-malware utility to purge the SmartPurple adware efficiently.