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Shoppr

Posted: September 16, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 764
First Seen: September 16, 2015
Last Seen: February 25, 2024
OS(es) Affected: Windows


Shoppr is an adware extension whose installation may sometimes occur without the user's knowledge. This might happen because of the methods used to spread Shoppr – software bundling and false advertising are just some of the techniques that the authors of Shoppr might use to trick more users into running this adware on their computers. When Shoppr is executed, it might create Registry keys whose purpose is to ensure that the adware utility will be started as soon as Windows boots up – therefore guaranteeing that users will continue to see Shoppr's ads even if they restart their PCs.

The official description of Shoppr states that this add-on is meant to help users save money while shopping online. The extension appears to work with various online retailers, and its purpose is to display price comparison charts and product suggestions that can help users find the best deal available. Keep in mind that the contents of Shoppr's are unfiltered, and it is possible that the ads might link to shady websites, unreliable online stores, and other Web destinations that you might want to avoid.

The Shoppr does not seem to use any self-preservation techniques so that its removal might be a task that does not require the use of PC security software necessarily. However, if you want to be 100% certain that the Shoppr adware will be fully eliminated, then it is recommended to complete the removal task with the assistance of an anti-malware scanner, which is guaranteed to erase all files and Registry entries linked to Shoppr.

Technical Details

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}SOFTWARE\Shoppr
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