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WowMovix Ads

Posted: March 8, 2016

Threat Metric

Ranking: 2,662
Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 71,938
First Seen: March 8, 2016
Last Seen: March 7, 2025
OS(es) Affected: Windows

WowMovix is a questionable adware extension that is compatible only with Google Chrome currently. The experts don't encourage you to install WowMovix because it may have a negative impact on your surfing sessions. There are two ways for this suspicious application to enter your PC. Some PC users may be deceived about the actual performance of WowMovix, so they may download WowMovix from its official page willingly. Although this site offers three extensions that seem to be different, they are one and the same. No matter if you install WowMovix Start, Search by WowMovix or WowDownload Search, you will notice the same unpleasant changes in the configuration of your browser. The other distribution way used by the developers of this adware is called bundling. The dubious extension may take control of Google Chrome after you complete the installation of freeware. To avoid letting unwanted programs in, you should always run the installer via the 'Advanced' menu and uncheck its boxes manually. WowMovix may cause a series of modifications to redirect you to sponsored third-party sites. WowMovix may replace your default search engine and homepage with a highly questionable search provider that may display manipulated results. The adware also may be the reason you encounter some particularly persistent pop-ups, banners and interstitial ads. They may be adjusted based on your surfing history, which means they may become relevant to your taste as the time passes. You should be careful with these new coupons and discounts because some of them may lead you to potentially corrupted pages. WowMovix may consume part of the available resources for the loading of commercial materials, which may result in occasional freezes or glitches. Since WowMovix may not assist you with your online shopping, it is recommended to use a dedicated security utility to delete it.

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The following directories were created:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\lgidbkiaadciahhmhbhombkaaeiofhia
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