Home Possibly Unwanted Program Chrom1um Browser

Chrom1um Browser

Posted: May 2, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 169
First Seen: May 2, 2016
Last Seen: May 2, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows


The Chrom1um Browser is a suspicious Web client created on the famous open-source project Chromium. The Chrom1um Browser contains most of the codes and features of Google Chrome. The Chrom1um Browser allows all enthusiasts to make a browser of their choice with minimum efforts. Unfortunately, many people may use this engine to create Web clients that try to take advantage of PC users. The Chrom1um Browser is not an exception to this rule. The Chrom1um Browser is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that may come with a large amount of aggressive commercial materials. This unreliable application doesn't have an official page with details about its performance and developers. Even if you wish to install the Chrom1um Browser purposefully, you may not be able to find a platform that hosts it. The Chrom1um Browser may rely on the bundling method for its distribution. You may install the Chrom1um Browser without expecting if you load third-party freeware downloaded from untrustworthy sites. An easy tactic to prevent such unpleasant surprises is to use the 'Advanced' installation guide. At some point, it should display a list of all software components in the bundle. You should simply unmark the checkboxes of everything besides the main program. After it reaches your PC, the Chrom1um Browser may become your default browser automatically. Due to numerous visual similarities with Google Chrome, you may not understand that you are no longer working with a legit and certified browser immediately. The Chrom1um Browser may come with a preset homepage that you may not be able to modify. Whenever you go online, you may find some shady search provider. The experts don't encourage you to use such questionable engines because they may transfer you to unsafe sites. The Chrom1um browser also may show banners, pop-ups and in-text ads not originating from the opened sites. The presence of commercial materials on almost all sites may cause the Chrom1um Browser to work slowly. Unlike legit applications, you may not be able to delete the Chrom1um Browser via its built-in uninstall module. To get rid of the Chrom1um Browser efficiently, you should use reliable security software.

Technical Details

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications\chrom1umSOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\RegisteredApplications\chrom1um

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%PROGRAMFILES%\chrom1um Browser%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\chrom1um Browser
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