If you’ve started seeing unstoppable ads tagged as Ads by SC or Ads by Super Click, is because you’ve been infected with the adware called Super Click. Adware like Super Click is installed thanks to free software. It’s usually not clear for the user that Super Click is being installed unless he/she takes the time to read the conditions and terms of use (something almost no one does). Here’s an example of a setup program attempting to install Super Click and its ads:
And this is how Super Click’s website looks like:
Besides showing annoying ads, here’s what Super Click can do to your computer:
- modify your browser configuration
- collects your personal data (specially your browsing history)
- shows ads unexpectedly
- your browsing turns really slow
- new icons or links are added to your desktop
- new tool bars or unwanted add-on
For the last couple of years, adware has been increasingly becoming more and more dangerous. Of course they are never as dangerous as a virus, however the recollection of data is becoming more specific and sophisticated, they now go for even more personal data as phone numbers or e-mail addresses. This data is of great value for advertising companies, therefore is sold at huge prices.
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