Ads by GoHD or Powered by GoHD is the text that accompanies certain ads generated by adware that was installed with free programs available on certain sites. It is often brought on by download platforms like Softonic, which modify the installation program to slide in parasites like GoHD to make a profit.
GoHD was developed on the platform Crossrider, known for being a tool used by adware creators. Go HD was creted by Buca Apps, a company behind other adware like Radio Canyon.
Once GoHD is on your system, it will begin to post ads usually with the text ads by GoHD. These ads show up anywhere on sites that you visit, and besides making it difficult to read the page, they also slow down your browser. Here is an example of post by this parasite:
The goal of GoHD is to attract users to specific sites so the creators can receive maximum revenue thanks to generated traffic, and also to collect information that can be used to commercial ends. Go HD can actually gain access to potentially all that you do on the internet and even gather personal information.
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