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Tellurium Generate Ads

Posted: March 24, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 9
First Seen: March 24, 2015
Last Seen: May 27, 2021
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Tellurium Generate is classified a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that exhibits adware symptoms. Tellurium Generate is one of those applications that you may not want to have installed on your PC. However, it is often that users claim they do not know how it was installed. Adware related applications such as Tellurium Generate are known to be distributed using a variety of questionable marketing methods. Nevertheless, the most common distribution method for adware and PUPs remains Bundling. When being promoted via freeware downloads, unwanted applications such as Tellurium Generate are easily installed on a broad range of computers. Once installed, Tellurium Generate starts collecting information about your browsing habits and preferences in terms of websites, as well as search queries and IP address. Later on, Tellurium Generate starts displaying annoying advertisements that may disrupt your normal browsing activities.

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