Toon Explorer
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 46 |
| First Seen: | April 14, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | April 13, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Toon Explorer offers users a convenient and easy-to-use way to search for and access cartoon-related content. While this could certainly be an enticing proposition for families with little kids or people interested in popular cartoons, it appears to just be a mask hiding the true functionality of the application. Indeed, infosec researchers have determined that Toon Explorer is mostly an adware program designed to deliver unwanted advertisements to users.
Adware applications are mostly known for generating intrusive ads that promote questionable destinations. Users could be presented with advertisements for hoax websites, shady online gambling or games platforms, suspicious adult-oriented pages, etc. The advertisements also could be used to spread additional invasive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) disguised as seemingly legitimate applications.
PUPs are generally equipped with data tracking capabilities, and Toon Explorer could be as well. Users with PUPs installed on their systems risk having extensive browsing information, numerous device details, or even account credentials, banking and payment details, credit/debit card numbers, and more, continuously harvested and transmitted to a remote server. The PUP's operators could then exploit the acquired information or try to monetize it by offering it for sale to third parties.
