Do you browser shows non-stop ads including one of the following texts: ads by Phrase Finder, powered by Phrase Finder or brought you by Phrase Finder? This is a clear sign that your computer has been infected with Phrase Finder…
Phrase Finder is an adware, which means it’s a software with a specific module for advertisements. The use of publicity is considered by the adware author as a way to fund its app. Whatever they might say the only real goal of this developer is to show ads, the so called useful part of the software (in this case they offer you the possibility to perform a search without living the page you’re visiting) is nothing but an excuse. Actually this adware is just a new version of Wordproser, QuickRef or Betterbran…
Is Phrase Finder dangerous?
Phrase Finder is not a virus, however it can be the source of some problems for your PC. The processes needed to show the ads can pose problems and reduce the speed of our browser and your PC. Plus it can have the means to register everything you do on the web.
How did I get infected by Phrase Finder?
Phrase Finder gets around with the help of setup programs made for some free software. By default this setup programs will install this kind of unwanted software in you PC unless you customize them. We can often find these setup programs on download platforms such as download.com, sourceforge, softonic… Always remember to customize any install you might be performing if you wish to avoid annoying software like this getting into your computer.
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