In addition, the primary targets of ClearBar are popular internet applications as Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Hence, users mostly do not welcome its occurrence on the browser and as mentioned, the installation is due to invasive techniques employed by attackers. Technically, computer security analyst accurately classed ClearBar as PUP, or a computer threat that is not as hazardous as computer viruses. Because of its intrusive behavior, the immediate appearance of ClearBar and on homepage is mistakenly deemed as virus infection.
In fact, installation of adware are commonly discreet and users are unaware of its entry on their computer. While users willingly install the host software, surplus application like ClearBar is not part of their intention. Typically, it is bundled to freeware like utilities, media player, internet speed booster, download manager, or software update. Having this adware may also present an alternative homepage on compromised system called Freshy Search.Īdware makers distribute ClearBar online by exploiting several methods but computer users often acquire this app through software package.
The presence of this questionable start-up page is caused mainly by the installation of potentially unwanted program (PUP). It also functions as search engine at the same time. This unusual browser extension works as provider of links to quickly access emails. ClearBar is a hijacker adware that affects homepage and new tab window.
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