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GamesLava

Posted: September 9, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 34
First Seen: September 9, 2016
OS(es) Affected: Windows

GamesLava is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that, when installed, provides users with quick access to small, free online games. All of the games that this extension offers can be found at GamesLava.com, the official website of the company behind this software. At first sight, a small utility that provides you with game recommendations and links to intriguing online games may seem like an interesting tool to have in your Web browser. However, GamesLava doesn't offer anything unique – all of its 'features' can be replaced by visiting GamesLava.com or other popular websites for online games easily. Furthermore, the GamesLava may be linked to aggressive advertising campaigns that work by displaying marketing content in the Web browsers that have the 'GamesLava Extension' installed. According to their official website, the GamesLava software is compatible with Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome so that users of these browsers should be careful not to install the GamesLava extension.

The good news is that Potentially Unwanted Programs like GamesLava are not threatening at all. They are identified as PUPs because they offer questionable features, and may often be distributed or installed with the help of dubious tricks. Due to GamesLava's lack of valuable features, and that it may inject unwanted ads in your Web browser, malware experts recommend this software's removal. The GamesLava PUP can be uninstalled via the list of active web browser extensions, or removed with the help of an anti-malware utility automatically.

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