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Square Corner Ads

Posted: June 3, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 68
First Seen: June 1, 2015
Last Seen: May 10, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Square Corner is another misleading application by SuperWeb LLC. Square Corner is classified as an adware that is distributed using questionable or deceptive marketing methods. Users may often find Square Corner bundled with other freeware or shareware and install it unwillingly due to lack of attention. Regardless of the fact that Square Corner lure users with promises of providing the best deals and discounts, it is nothing more than a revenue-generating platform. Adware-laced applications such as Square Corner are created for the purpose of displaying advertisements that redirect users to third-party domains. Users are not advised to click on ads by Square Corner as they are based on collected information from their browsing history, IP address, etc. Also, Square Corner ads might redirect you to potentially harmful websites that promote questionable software. To clean up your computer from Square Corner and its annoying advertisements, it is recommended to use a powerful anti-malware tool.

Technical Details

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{d7654844-2fd6-4e08-9662-8006cc489307}

Additional Information

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