Detection Details

Adware.BetterAds

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Short bio

Adware.BetterAds is Malwarebytes’ detection name for adwaretargeting Windows systems that is delivered by bundlers. Typically, it sets a proxy on the affected system in order to show advertisements.

Type of infection

Adware.BetterAds can reach user systems via bundlers.

Malicious behavior

BetterAds proxy

Protection

Malware blocks Adware.BetterAds

 

Malwarebytes blocks www.betteradssoftware.com