TVHero
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| Ranking: | 1,805 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 18,064 |
| First Seen: | August 10, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The TVHero software at h[tt]p://tvhero.thewhizmarketing[.]com is stated to be developed by APN, LLC., but it is maintained, operated, and distributed by a marketing company called The Whiz Ltd. Web surfers are suggested that TVHero (a.k.a. TV Hero Toolbar) helps the users explore TV shows, access respected streaming sites and allows them to watch the hottest movie trailers online. The TVHero extension is available to Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox that agree to the conditions stipulated stipulated at h[tt]p://www.thewhizltd[.]com/terms and h[tt]p://www.thewhizltd[.]com/privacy. You should note that the TVHero software product is provided on an 'AS-IS' and 'AS-AVAILABLE' basis. That means you install and use TVHero at your risk. Installing the TVHero application brings up installation notifications regarding the requested privileges.
Privileges required in Google Chrome:
- Read and change all your data on the websites you visit.
- Replace the page you see when opening a new tab.
- Manage your apps, extensions and themes.
- Manage your downloads.
Privileges required in Mozilla Firefox:
- Exchange messages with programs other than Firefox.
- Monitor extension usage and manage themes.
- Access browser Activity during navigation.
- Access your data for all websites.
- Access browser tabs.
You may want to know that TVHero by The Whiz Ltd. is categorized as a new clone of the 'Screen Watch Now' program from the same company. Moreover, TVHero functions identically to several other clones that include 'Screen Dream' by Screendream.yournewtab.com, 'Screen Addict' by Screenaddict.thewhizproducts.com, 'Seen On Screen' by Seen-on-screen.thewhizmarketing.com and 'Your Daily Trailer' by Yourdailytrailer.yournewtab.com. TVHero is designed to change your new tab and default search to h[tt]p://hp.mysearch[.]com/TVH-VCN/b2bms/index.html, which is powered by the MySearch search engine created by APN, LLC. The New Tab includes links to streaming services like Netflix, Vudu, and the Amazon Prime Video that may be useful to users with accounts on video streaming platforms.
PC users should note that TVHero is an ad-supported application that is made to collect information from them and run a tracking service to help marketers show relevant ads on their screens. The TVHero app drops persistent cookies and Web beacons from "authorized service providers, parent and subsidiary companies, affiliates, advertising companies, and ad networks" as stated at h[tt]p://www.thewhizltd[.]com/privacy. TVHero records your browsing history, downloads log, and software configuration, and the information is used as a reference by advertisers that aim to show you targeted commercials. TVHero is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that you may wish to remove with the help of a trusted anti-spyware solution.
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