![]() ![]() or even passwords, credit card details and other sensitive information. In some cases, the ads are used to distribute unwanted applications - if clicked, they download and install unwanted software by running certain scripts.Īdware (and browser hijackers) can also collect details such as entered search queries, geolocations, Internet Protocol addresses, browsing history, etc. In most cases, they change the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab. Most do not allow users to undo these settings unless the rogue software is uninstalled.Īdware-type apps generate advertisements (banners, coupons, surveys, pop-ups, etc.) that promote dubious websites and applications. Browser hijackers change browser settings to promote a specific address, usually a fake search engine. Users who have such apps installed on their computers or browsers should remove them immediately. PUAs are often bundled with other apps of this type including, for example, various browser hijackers, adware-type applications. PUAs can also reduce computer performance, display ads, collect information, add unwanted toolbars onto browsers, etc. It is likely that JCleaner is also one of these fake cleaners. The purpose is to trick users into purchasing the fake tools to remove "potential threats" and "issues". There are many fake system optimization, cleaning, malware removal, and other tools (rogue scanners) that run fake scans and display fabricated threats, error notices, security results, etc. Furthermore, the installer for JCleaner is detected as a threat by more than 40 antivirus scanners on VirusTotal. ![]() Applications that are distributed using dubious methods should never be trusted or used. These programs are classified as potentially unwanted, since users often download and install them inadvertently. PUAs are often bundled with other software by including them with downloaders and installers as "extra offers". ![]() JCleaner is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) with an identical name as a cleaner/ system optimizer from Vitsoft. ![]()
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