Zango is an ad-delivery application designed to display targeted advertisements to users. Advertisement criteria is selected based on the user's web-searches and surfing habits, which are collected by Zango servers. Advertisements are displayed as pop-up messages directing the user to third party websites.
Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
Zango is an ad-delivery application. It monitors browser usage and delivers targeted advertisements as pop-up windows to the user. Zango offers for free to its users: games, applications, media, and other software.
To display targeted advertisments, Zango software collects information about user web-searches and surfing habits and submits the data to Zango's servers. Advertisements are displayed as pop-up messages directing the user to third party websites.
Some of the software that Zango bundles with is attractive to children. Games, instant messaging add-ons, such as doll avatars and emoticons, are provided for free on websites attractive to children if Zango is installed.
One such example is: www.dollidol.com. The EULA clearly states that the software is not allowed for installation by anyone under 18 years of age. The EULA states: "You must be at least 18 years of age to Use the Licensed Software. By accepting the terms of this Agreement and Using the Licensed Software, you represent that you are over the age of 18."
Zango was previously a brand of 180solutions. However, after June 7th, 2006, 180solutions merged with Hotbar and the company name Zango was taken.
Many different names have been used in Zango's history. Metrics Direct is a brand used for selling advertisement space. ZangoCash is a pay-per-install affiliates program. Some of the software that has been discontinued:
Some affiliates used trojans to install hidden software from the list above. Zango has also a software brand named Seekmo Search Assistant.