Threat Database Adware Ads by Triangulum

Ads by Triangulum

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 12
First Seen: March 14, 2016
Last Seen: September 27, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Triangulum is an adware infection. Triangulum may be used to deliver advertisements to affected Web browsers. Triangulum and most adware may take the form of Web browser extensions or add-ons that may alter how the Web browser loads Web pages and advertisements, inserting their own advertisement content into the affected Web browser.Triangulum may be bundled with other software, and installed automatically on the affected Web browser. Components like Triangulum are not considered threatening. However, many of the advertisements associated with Triangulum may be linked to known online tactics that may endanger the computer users' security and expose them to identity theft or credit card fraud. Triangulum may cause Web browsers to behave erratically and display numerous irritating symptoms. Because of this, computer users are advised to uninstall Triangulum at once with the help of a reliable security application that is fully up-to- date.

Common Issues, Symptoms, and Problems that may be Related to Triangulum

Although adware is not considered a serious problem, advertisements associated with Triangulum may be difficult to remove and may make it quite difficult to use the affected computer. Apart from the advertisements themselves, Triangulum may be linked to a variety of other unwanted problems on affected computers. The following are examples of common issues, symptoms, and other problems that may be linked to adware like Triangulum:

  • Triangulum may have a negative effect on a Web browser's performance and stability. In fact, performance issues may arise with the entire computer and not be limited to the Web browser exclusively. Web browsers affected by Triangulum may become slow and unstable, crashing or freezing frequently.
  • Triangulum advertisements may appear frequently, interrupting computer users from using their Web browser constantly with pop-up messages and Web browser redirects. Many of these advertisements may be harmful. Some examples of advertisements that may be linked to Triangulum include advertisements for known tactics such as fake tech support services and bogus security programs. Computer users may receive advertisements claiming that they have won prizes or need to download an update in an effort to convince them to install possibly corrupted files on their computer.
  • Triangulum may be linked to components that track computer users' online activities, including their search history and Web browsing history and settings. This represents a breach of security and may be used to deliver advertisements and carry out marketing analysis.

How Triangulum may Enter a Computer

In most cases, computer users do not install Triangulum knowingly. The most common way of distributing adware like Triangulum is by bundling it with other software. When computer users download a program for free (and in some cases, even with paid software), they may be asked to install an additional Web browser toolbar or extension. In most cases, the computer user is opted in automatically and must indicate that they do not want to install Triangulum on their computers specifically. PC security researchers strongly advise computer users to avoid installing these added components when installing any new software. To opt out, computer users will need to use the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation to select what they want and don't want to install specifically. Con artists may be tricky in their attempts to hide the option to opt out. The option may be grayed out (even though it can still be selected) or there may be multiple confirmation messages after the computer users opt out. It also may use confusing language, such as double negatives or wordy technical sounding language to make it seem as if Triangulum is an important or integral part of the main installation.

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