Threat Database Adware UnknownFile

UnknownFile

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 14,549
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 3,957
First Seen: April 20, 2015
Last Seen: September 6, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

UnknownFile, or Unknown File, is considered an unwanted adware because UnknownFile may create various problems to the computers UnknownFile is installed. UnknownFile advertisements may start appearing when the computer user downloads and installs free applications that have UnknownFile bundled with it. The computer user also may have installed UnknownFile when online shopping in order to get the deals that UnknownFile promises to display. UnknownFile advertisements may affect Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. UnknownFile does display offers, deals and similar content, but to accomplish this, UnknownFile may change the browser settings and collect the computer users browsing history. UnknownFile also may lead the PC user to potentially threatening websites and open a path for the installation of other PUPs and adware.

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Registry Details

UnknownFile may create the following registry entry or registry entries:

Directories

UnknownFile may create the following directory or directories:

%appdata%\UnknownFile

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