Threat Database Adware TheBestApp

TheBestApp

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Security researchers alert that adware developers have released another product via freeware packages that is designed to generate affiliate revenue and is ironically named TheBestApp. Users are not advised to install software with the 'Express' or 'Typical' option to avoid installing a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) like WebApp and adware like Searchforit. TheBestApp adware may use a browser extension, an add-on, a plugin and a Browser Helper Object to manipulate your browser and present you with marketing offers. The ads by TheBestApp may take the form of sponsored links on web pages you browse, banners, pop-up windows, ad boxes with related products to goods that you search for on Amazon and eBay. Security researchers add that TheBestApp adware may use tracking cookies, web beacons and record your search terms to supply users with targeted offers. You may want to take into consideration that TheBestApp adware may provide you with links to potentially harmful domains and decrease your browser performance. Additionally, TheBestApp adware may add an exception in your Windows Firewall to connect via insecure channels to its servers and download updates that may include third-party software such as SoftwareUpdater and You-Bar. You might want to address TheBestApp adware by using a renowned anti-spyware solution and clean your PC.

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