These applications are useless to the user - their purpose is to generate revenue by sharing collected data with third parties and/or delivering intrusive online ads. Examples include Clean Browser, Object Browser, PrestoSavings, and Takesave among many others.
Note that although this PUP does not generate intrusive online advertisements, it is similar to other rogue applications that use bundling as an installation method. This behavior may result in serious privacy issues or identity theft. Following successful infiltration on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, this application records various software and hardware information.ĪnySend collects the following types of information: IP addresses, cookies, geo-location, hardware connected, computer platform, and in some situations, even credit card data.
ANYSEND KEEPS INSTALLING INSTALL
The developers of this PUP employ a 'bundling' marketing strategy (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) to install AnySend on Internet browsers without users' permission. This functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, AnySend is considered to be a potentially unwanted program (PUP). The AnySend application claims to allow users to send files directly from their desktops free of charge.
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