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MP3Spun

Posted: January 18, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 16
First Seen: December 31, 2015
Last Seen: January 10, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

MP3Spun is a software utility that claims to allow users to search, download, and stream music for free directly from their Web browser. This offer may sound tempting, especially considering that all this happens while you use your Web browser, and you don't have to bother launching 3rd-party music players and similar tools. However, the MP3Spun utility isn't as helpful as its authors say, and you may end up very disappointed if you opt to install MP3Spun.

The claims that MP3Spun is free aren't exactly true – you just don't pay the price with money. Users who agree to install MP3Spun also agree to allow the extension to inject advertisements in their Web browser window. The MP3Spun software may replace existing ads with ones provided by its paid advertisers, and, naturally, it also may inject full-page ads, in-text ads, banners, audio ads, and other advertising content in any Web page you visit. These actions may cause the hardware resources to be drained by your Web browser, also prevent you from having an enjoyable Web browsing experience. MP3Spun's installation shouldn't be allowed, and if you have this application on your computer, you should use a reputable anti-malware solution to remove all of MP3Spun's files and components immediately.

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Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%PROGRAMFILES%\MP3Spun_setup%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\MP3Spun_setup
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