Threat Database Adware Sport Competitor Ads

Sport Competitor Ads

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 3,933
First Seen: September 3, 2015
Last Seen: June 15, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Are your web browsing sessions suddenly interrupted by advertisements labeled "Sport Competitor Ads" or "Ads by Sport Competitor"? If the answer is yes, then you need to be aware that a piece of adware that goes by the name Sport Competitor may have been installed on your computer. Adware isn't dangerous, and it isn't a PC threat that can access your passwords and other private data. However, as long as the Sport Competitor adware is installed, you may be disturbed by its advertisements whenever you attempt to browse the web.

The advertising methods adopted by the Sport Competitor web browser extension are aggressive, and they may include but are not limited to pop-ups; banners; in-text ads; sponsored search results. The Sport Competitor ads may be published by 3rd parties, so their content may often be left unfiltered, and there is no way to guarantee that they won't lead the end-user to potentially harmful web destinations. That's why our security experts advise users who see Sport Competitor ads to avoid clicking on any links promoted by them. Instead, choose a reputable anti-malware solution and use its scanner to check your computer for infections. The Sport Competitor web browser extension is identified as adware, so every reputable anti-malware application should detect and remove its components, therefore putting an end to the annoying Sport Competitor ads.

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