Advertising-supported software typically collects browsing and search engine histories, personally identifiable details, account log-in credentials, credit card numbers, etc. ![]() Additionally, this app likely has data tracking abilities. Some intrusive adverts can stealthily download/install software - once clicked.įurthermore, TechPartition may have browser hijacker qualities - since they are common for AdLoad adware. Regardless of whether TechPartition (or other adware) displays advertisements - its presence on a device endangers its system/user safety.Īdware-delivered ads endorse untrustworthy/harmful websites and software, scams, and even malware. However, it is noteworthy that advertising-supported software may require certain factors (e.g., compatible browser/system specs, visits to particular sites, etc.) to deliver adverts. On our test system, TechPartition ran intrusive advertisement campaigns, i.e., it displayed ads. Additionally, we determined that TechPartition belongs to the AdLoad malware family. ![]() When we installed this piece of software onto our test machine, we learned that it operates as adware. ![]() TechPartition is a rogue app our research team found while checking out new submissions to VirusTotal.
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