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Video Ads Blocker

Posted: June 12, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 1,773
First Seen: June 12, 2017
Last Seen: May 22, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Video Ads Blocker is an adware application, which can be downloaded from a website named hxxp://youtubeadblock.net. The tool available for download there is advertised as a utility, which can help users get rid of the annoying video ads that they usually see before most YouTube videos. However, researchers note that the Video Ads Blocker software may not work as promised, and even if it manages to get rid of some YouTube ads, users might end up seeing other unwanted ads on random websites they visit. The reason for this is that the Video Ads Blocker software is identified as adware, and it is programmed to display ads in active Web browser windows automatically.

While some ad-block add-ons might serve as expected, unfortunately, the Video Ads Blocker isn't one of them, and users who agree to install it are likely to end up being disappointed with their Web browsing experience. The quality of the ads that the Video Ads Blocker injects may vary, and there is a possibility that users of the Video Ads Blocker might stumble upon ads promoting suspicious offers, products or services. If you have the Video Ads Blocker installed and you wish to remove it, then you should know that there are two ways to approach the problem. The regular removal method is opening the Windows Control Panel and uninstalling the 'Video Ads Blocker' entry from there. If it does not work out, then it is recommended to install and run a reputable anti-virus software suite since this software also excels at dealing with low-level threats like the Video Ads Blocker adware.

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