SuperAdRomove
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | June 19, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | June 17, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
SuperAdRomove (although it seems like a typo, the name of this component is actually 'SuperAdRomove' rather than 'remove') is a Potentially Unwanted Program or PUP. SuperAdRomove may be linked to unwanted advertisements displayed on affected Web browsers. Malware analysts have seen computer users affected by SuperAdRomove noticing that there are numerous advertisements for sponsored content or that seem targeted directly to the computer user depending on their online activity. In fact, SuperAdRomove advertisements may, sometimes, be somewhat off-putting, because of how closely they may be related to computer users' online activities and browsing habits. This is because advertisements associated with SuperAdRomove may use targeted advertising techniques that track your online activity to profit from delivering advertisements to your computer and carrying out marketing strategies aimed to sell you products you don't need. SuperAdRomove also may promote known tactics and dodgy online services. If your Web browser is displaying SuperAdRomove advertisements, this indicates the presence of a PUP on your computer, which should be removed at once.
SuperAdRomove and Its Associated Advertisements
SuperAdRomove also has adware functions. Adware is a program that is specifically designed to display advertisements or download advertisements on the affected Web browser. SuperAdRomove may be particularly effective when it comes to displaying advertisements that are targeted to the affected computer user. This is done by tracking the victims' online activities. SuperAdRomove may be linked to pop-up advertisements, banner advertisements inserted into websites viewed on the affected Web browser, and replacement of text on Web pages with sponsored links and content. To do this, SuperAdRomove may register and store your online activities.
SuperAdRomove may be installed by bundling it with other software. SuperAdRomove may be bundled with legitimate programs, although some applications may be more prone to bundling than others. Common programs that may be bundled with adware include PDF viewers and file format converters. However, almost any application may be bundled with PUPs, especially when delivered by a third-party which may package it using a different installer that inserts PUPs and other content into the installation process. Essentially, bundling works by installing other software along with any programs being installed by the affected computer user. As soon as SuperAdRomove is installed, its tracking component may start monitoring the affected computer user's online activities and Web browser data.
What is the Purpose of Adware Like SuperAdRomove
Online marketing and advertising is an enormous industry today. SuperAdRomove and other PUPs that may be designed to customize advertisements and increase the chances for advertisement clicks and purchases have become increasingly popular, both as a way to display advertisements and drive traffic to specific websites. Unfortunately, some PUPs may be more intrusive than others. While adware like SuperAdRomove may make slight changes to how advertisements are displayed on the affected Web browser, some PUPs may more aggressive tactics, redirecting the affected Web browser to sponsored websites or forcing it to display pop-up advertisements and messages.
Adware like SuperAdRomove may be used to help programmers to distribute their applications and monetize free content they create. In various situations, it may be possible to upgrade these kinds of programs so that they will be free of advertisements. However, computer users will need to make a judgment call on how many advertisements they are willing to tolerate on their Web browsers. PC security researchers recommend avoiding PUPs and instead using applications that are free of bundled PUPs, even if they need to be purchased. The irritation of having to deal with numerous advertisements and intrusions constantly may not be worth the trouble of having access to a free application when better versions that do not use intrusive advertising are also available to the public. Problems with SuperAdRomove should be solved by using a reliable, fully updated security application to remove SuperAdRomove.
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