Threat Database Adware Window Frame Ads

Window Frame Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 1,073
First Seen: May 9, 2016
Last Seen: June 23, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Window Frame New Tab browser extension that is promoted at Windowframe.net is recognized as an adware that may be offered to users as an extension that can help freeware fans support their favorite application developers. The Window Frame New Tab browser extension is similar to BestDeal and the Desktop Temperature Monitor, and may claim to serve a noble cause while bombarding users with advertising content from unlicensed marketers. The Window Frame New Tab adware may load insecure advertisements in the browser of infected users, and welcome them to install badware like the KeyBar Toolbar and the Super Optimizer. Moreover, the Window Frame New Tab adware may ask users to provide their phone number and model to send them recommendations from partners. Computer users should not provide their contact details to the operators of the Window Frame New Tab adware to avoid the spam emails that may be loaded with harmful software.

Security investigators report that the Window Frame New Tab adware may use JavaScript to show commercial content in your browser and bypass extensions like Adblock Plus and Ghostery. The Window Frame New Tab adware may attempt to uninstall third-party tools that are programmed to protect your privacy, which include your recent searches on Google, bookmarks collection and IP address. The Window Frame New Tab adware may change your homepage and load several RSS feeds that are dedicated to coupons, limited-time deals and discounts. The Window Frame New Tab adware may decrease your browser performance and prevent you from enjoying 1080p and 720p videos on Vimeo.com and Youtube.com. Security investigators add that the Window Frame New Tab adware may hide its installation folder in the Temp directory and encrypt its content to obstruct manual removal. Fortunately, PC users can purge the Window Frame New Tab adware with the assistance of a trusted anti-malware suite.

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