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Profile - PurityScan

Name PurityScan
Unique Code V54ES
Type Adware
Severity Critical
Description

PurityScan is an adware program that may display pop-up advertisements on your computer.

Characteristics

PurityScan may display advertisements on your computer.

Method of Infection

PurityScan generally propagates itself using dialog boxes, various social engineering methods, or through a java scripting error. Usually adware and BHOs are bundled with various, free software programs.

Consequences

This program can display advertisements. It may also cause slowing of your Web browser and system performance issues.