Threat Database Adware Social Downloadr Toolbar

Social Downloadr Toolbar

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 10,284
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 1,743
First Seen: November 9, 2015
Last Seen: September 10, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Computer users that enjoy sharing and posting images on the Web may be very tempted to download an application called Social Downloadr Toolbar because it allows them to accomplish it. However, Social Downloadr Toolbar is perceived as adware by security researchers since its principal function is to deliver in-text advertisements and pop-ups to the computer users that have Social Downloadr Toolbar installed on their machines. Some of the advertisements displayed by Social Downloadr Toolbar can be as safe as coupons and deals, but others may include threatening software and even exploit kits that may harm the affected computer greatly. Social Downloadr Toolbar may change your default search engine, homepage and new tab settings. Social Downloadr Toolbar can be installed on the computer automatically bundled with a useful third-party program downloaded by the computer user. Social Downloadr Toolbar may collect data from the affected computer in order to fill its sponsors with information that may be used to create customized advertisements. Social Downloadr Toolbar advertisements also may conduct the computer user to compromised Web pages. If Social Downloadr Toolbar is installed on your computer, the wiser step you can take is to remove Social Downloadr Toolbar and any component linked to it, with an anti-malware tool.

URLs

Social Downloadr Toolbar may call the following URLs:

SocialDownloadr
https://socialdownloadr.com/
native-search.com

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