Detection Details

Adware.SavingsCool

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Short bio

Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST is Malwarebytes’ detection name for an adware targeting Windows systems.

Type of infection

Adware.SavingsCool usually comes in bundlers. Once executed, it inserts advertisements on sites the user visits.

Malicious behavior

Adware.SavingsCool entry

Adware.SavingsCool entry in installed programs and features

Protection

block Adware.SavingsCool

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.SavingsCool

Home remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.SavingsCool without further user interaction.

  • Please download Malwarebytesto your desktop.
  • Double-click MBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
  • When your Malwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
  • Click on the Get started button.
  • Click Scan to start a Threat Scan.
  • Click Quarantineto remove the found threats.
  • Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.

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