TankGripHook Ads

TankGripHook is a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The most common symptom of a problem involving TankGripHook is the presence of multiple advertisements with messages such as 'Ads by TankGripHook.' These PUPs are responsible for TankGripHook advertisements, which may be highly irritating and may be associated with numerous other symptoms on affected computers. TankGripHook advertisements are caused by a PUP that belongs to the Multiplug family of PUPs. These PUPs may be distributed by bundling them with other software. All PUPs associated with TankGripHook advertisements should be removed with the help of reliable security software that is fully up-to-date. TankGripHook advertisements are not caused by threats. However, PUPs do cause numerous problems that may put the computer users' security at risk as well as making the affected Web browser very difficult to use as normal. These PUPs should be removed immediately and not be allowed to remain on the affected computer. Allowing TankGripHook advertisements to continue to appear on an affected computer may increase the risk for future problems, as well as expose computer users to large quantities of questionable advertisements.

There are Countless Variants of TankGripHook

PUPs linked to TankGripHook may be distributed by bundling them with free downloads. There are numerous variants of TankGripHook and that they may use different (but similar) names. There are certain problems that may be associated with TankGripHook:

• TankGripHook may be associated with components that run automatically whenever an affected computer starts up. They may be linked to several memory processes that run in the background and affect the computer's performance. Content linked with TankGripHook advertisements may cause affected computers to run slowly, crash or freeze or connect slowly to the Internet.
• TankGripHook may affect the most popular Web browsers on the market, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome TankGripHook advertisements may appear repeatedly, disrupting the computer users' activities with numerous commercials and pop-up messages.
• Interacting with TankGripHook advertisements may lead computer users to low-quality websites containing questionable content. Interacting with TankGripHook also may lead to the download of unwanted content such as additional adware or PUP infections.
• TankGripHook may be associated with content that may track the computer users' online activities. These trackers may save data about online searches, browsing history, IP addresses, email addresses, etc. This data may be used for marketing and present a possible threat to the computer users' security.

How PUPs Linked to TankGripHook may Enter a Computer

Bundling them with other software may spread low-level threats such as PUPs, adware, browser hijackers, and other threats. Essentially, these threats may be included in the installation of low-quality free software downloaded from the Web. In many cases, a third-party may take a popular free program and bundle it with a PUP or adware as a way of generating revenue. In many cases, custom installers or download managers may be used to distribute these kinds of threats. Computer users are given the option to opt out of the installation of Web browser toolbars, extensions and other software when installing a new program. PC security researchers strongly advise computer users to use 'Advanced" or 'Custom' installation options when installing new applications and always decline the installation of any bundled components. If the PUP is installed, and TankGripHook advertisements are appearing on the affected computer, computer users should use malware removal tool that is fully up-to-date and capable of removing low-level threats to remove any traces of this and other PUPs from the affected PC.