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Adware.WinOff

Posted: May 11, 2015

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 433
First Seen: April 20, 2015
Last Seen: October 17, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The WinOff application from Softmaking SRL is deemed by security experts as adware that is promoted as a shopping helper in freeware bundles. The WinOff adware may appear on the 'Programs and Features' list of 'Control Panel' and may not have a functional uninstaller to obstruct users from removing WinOff manually. The WinOff adware functions as an advertising engine that can display numerous pop-up windows, floating ad boxes, coupons, discounts and banners. Also, the WinOff adware may use tracking technologies like DOM storage data, HTTP, and session cookies that allow it to perform behavioral marketing. Security experts warn that the WinOff adware may redirect users to harmful domains and low-quality software centers that may host insecure content and corrupted applications. Also, the WinOFF adware may promote riskware that could cause system errors and bad computer performance. Security experts note that the WinOff adware may add a key in the Windows Registry to start with your OS on boot-up and may delay the start of other programs. Computer users infected with the WinOff adware may wish to use a trusted anti-spyware utility to remove binary associated with WinOff safely.

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