Search Daemon

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Summary

This particular PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) is named Search Daemon and is classified as a browser hijacker. It is capable of affecting all of the mainstream Web browsers - Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and more. The ad links could lead to shady or suspicious websites where users could encounter various online tactics. They rely on users failing to notice that an additional app lication is going to be installed on their computers or devices. These intrusive app lications can be programmed to collect various device details (IP address, geolocation, browser type, and more), as well as the entire browsing history, clicked URLs and conducted searches.

Classifications

industries
Entertainment
applications
Customer Service & Support

AskAI Classifications

Labels
Cybersecurity Software Anti-Malware Software SaaS Security

Linked Companies

EnigmaSoft
$1M to $5M