Adware:W32/Bettersurf

Classification

Category :

Spyware

Type :

Adware

Aliases :

Adware:W32/Bettersurf, Adware:js/bettersurf

Summary

Adware:W32/Bettersurf is a browser add-on or extension that displays advertising content during a browsing session and/or on the desktop.

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Technical Details

Once installed, the adware displays advertising content in the web browser during a browsing session and/or on the desktop. The adware reportedly also causes system crashes.

The Bettersurf extension may be distributed bundled together with another program.

Note

As of 15 November 2013, the Bettersurf extension has been blocked by Firefox for causing "serious security, stability, or performance issues".

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