This component is part of Stop Popup Ads Now
Component Name: HOST.DLL
Description of : Stop Popup Ads Now claims to be a free pop-up ad blocker. It is silently installed on your computer when you visit a certain web site. It also hijacks your home and search page settings to point to their own site. It even hijacks Page Not Found error pages. It adds its own advertising to whatever page you view.
Recommendation for :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will expose you to unscrupulous advertisers who will constantly send you numerous unsolicited ads.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: Yes
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Thinking Media, LP
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This spyware is installed via drive-by download on certain affiliate websites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 3-Jun