What is more, some intrusive ads can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when they are clicked on.īrowser hijackers assign illegitimate web searcher addresses as browsers' homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs. The adverts endorse various sale-based, unreliable, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. The delivered ads severely diminish the browsing experience by overlaying site content and slowing down the browsing speed.įurthermore, intrusive advertisements are misleading, untrustworthy, and may even be dangerous. They can be displayed on any visited website and/or different interfaces. Since most users download/install adware and browser hijackers unintentionally, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).Īdware delivers pop-ups, surveys, banners, coupons, full-page, and other intrusive adverts. Additionally, AlgorithmInput likely has data tracking abilities.
It operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and promoting illegitimate search engines via modifications to browser settings.
AlgorithmInput is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities.
