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Sure PC Backup Ads

Posted: December 11, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 16
First Seen: December 11, 2015
Last Seen: January 10, 2019
OS(es) Affected: Windows

It is a really good idea to keep a backup of your files to protect yourself from various cyber threats. However, you should know that a program called Sure PC Backup is not the right tool for this task. This application may create aggressive and persistent ads, which you may encounter during your surfing sessions. The unrequested commercial materials may not be the only issue regarding this adware. It also may use misleading methods for its distribution, so its presence on your PC may be unwanted. You may install the suspicious backup assistant together with third-party freeware. It is no secret that PC users select the 'Quick' menu for the setup process commonly, but this guide may spare you the details about some suspicious additional components like Sure PC Backup. To prevent them from entering, always use the 'Advanced' path. The official site of this adware also lets you download it, but in the installer, you may find some questionable PC repair tools. There is no confirmation whatsoever that Sure PC Backup offers a reliable storage function. At best, it will just redirect you to some cloud platforms that you can access directly. A lot of people complain about the newly created pop-ups, banners and interstitial ads. When the ad-supported program sneaks into your system, you may start seeing additional ads in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. When you already know that the adware is associated with suspicious security applications, you should understand why clicking on its sponsored links may be a bad idea. You may enter compromised platforms that may host unsafe software or display fake security warnings accidentally. Neglecting the ads may be easier said than done because they also may cause functionality problems with the browsers. For all the listed reasons, the best course of action is to delete Sure PC Backup.

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Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Sure PC Backup%PROGRAMFILES%\Sure PC Backup%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Sure PC Backup
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