Adware.PennyBee
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Short bio
Adware.PennyBee is the detection for a Windows-targeting family of adwarethat is related to the Linkury and DealPly families. Some members of this family are considered potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), but others qualify as adware.
Type of infection
Most Adware.PennyBee infections are caused by Trojansthat are capable of downloading and running several adware and PUP infections.
Malicious behavior
Adware.PennyBee uses browser extensions and LSP hijackers to hijack Internet traffic, so users may notice advertisements not originating from the sites they are visiting.
Protection
Malwarebytes blocks Adware.PennyBee
Home remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.PennyBee without further user interaction.