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GeoByPass

Posted: October 10, 2016

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 16
First Seen: October 10, 2016
Last Seen: January 10, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

GeoByPass is an adware application that claims to provide users with the ability to provide them with unlimited access to online services and websites such as Netflix, Spotify, Hulu, etc. The reason why some people might be interested in using such an application is that some ISPs, employers, schools, and governments might prevent users from accessing particular services such as the ones listed above. GeoByPass achieves its result by modifying the computer's DNS settings, therefore rerouting traffic through 3rd-party DNS servers controlled by GeoByPass. It is true that GeoByPass allows users to bypass any restrictions that may have prevented them from accessing the services listed on the GeoByPass website. However, the terms of service used by GeoByPass state that the service is ad-supported, and users who wish to take advantage of it should be prepared to see a large number of advertisements during their browsing sessions.

The ads that GeoByPass promotes may not always include relevant content, and it is very likely that the marketing content might be cluttered with affiliated links to various online services and products. Ads injected by 3rd-party utilities like GeoByPass may not be reliable, and this is why we advise users to avoid clicking on ads injected by adware like GeoByPass.

The GeoByPass software is not classified as unsafe, but its presence on your computer might diminish your Web browsing experience by exposing you to advertisements while browsing the Web. If you are dissatisfied with GeoByPass' behavior, you should consider removing the application with the assistance of anti-malware software.

Technical Details

Additional Information

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