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Web Security App

Posted: July 7, 2016

Web Security App is a Web browser extension that is supposed to enhance the Web browser's security and help users avoid suspicious websites that may be associated with threats or other unsafe activities. However, there are many more reputable and trustworthy programs to help you browse the Web safely, and there isn't a good reason to choose Web Security App over more reliable software. Apart from not being popular and reputable, Web Security App is also fairly suspicious because of its predilection to inject advertisements in the user's Web browser automatically. Malware researchers classify Web Security App as adware and any popular anti-virus product detects and removes it. The Web Security App has an official Web page, but this may not be where most users download this program. This is because Web Security App's primary distribution method is software bundling – a monetization technique that enables publishers to take advantage of a pay-per-install scheme. By offering their users to install 3rd-party software, they make money while acquiring new users. However, low-quality software bundles may include suspicious adware, browser hijackers, and other programs that should be avoided if you don't want to have computer problems. The Web Security App is one of these programs, and its installation should not be permitted because it doesn't introduce any valuable features, and may diminish your Web browsing experience by exposing you to ads that may include affiliate links and products, banners, pop-ups, in-text ads and other marketing content.

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