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Sonic PDF Converter

Posted: April 13, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 389
First Seen: April 13, 2017
Last Seen: July 7, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Sonic PDF Converter is a browser toolbar that appears to promote the same search page as the Convert That PDF and the Fast PDF Converter. One of the domain names associated with these extensions is Search.searchmpct.com, but there's no confirmation whether the Sonic PDF Converter may use the same domain as well. The primary domain which the Sonic PDF Converter uses (Search.sonicpdfconverter.com) is identical to Search.searchmpct.com, and the only difference is the presence of 'the Sonic PDF Converter' branding.

Users might be tempted to install the Sonic PDF Converter because this tool promises to provide them with easy access tools that can be used to convert documents, PDFs, plain text files, and similar files. While some users might find this feature interesting, they should keep in mind that the functions that the Sonic PDF Converter offers are not that unique, and there are online services that can do the same without asking them to install 3rd-party browser utilities. Usually, installing software like the Sonic PDF Converter should not be a problem, but users should keep in mind that the Sonic PDF Converter is categorized as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). This means that it is not harmful, but its name may be linked to some slightly annoying activities on the computer. For example, the installation of the Sonic PDF Converter may ask users to agree to allow the installer to change their default new tab page. This change is not problematic necessarily since the search page that the Sonic PDF Converter promotes appears to be valid and provides results via Yahoo's search algorithm. The page also includes quick links to document conversion services, therefore helping users change the format of their documents quickly.

If you think that you did not install the Sonic PDF Converter on purpose, or if you don't want to use software that demands to change your the WinSec Ransomware browser's settings, then it is in your interest to uninstall this extension. Since the Sonic PDF Converter is not unsafe, it is possible to remove the application manually via your primary Web browser's extension manager. If this does not work, then you should consider using an up-to-date cyber security utility since they also specialize in the removal of PUPs like the Sonic PDF Converter.

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