This component is part of StartSurfing
Component Name: StartSurfing.exe
Description of : StartSurfing claims to be a pop-up blocker, but also hijacks the home and search page settings of your web browser and points your browser to affiliate web sites. Its EULA states it will disclose your surfing information to third parties, certainly indicating that your privacy is not protected.
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: StartSurfing.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: .
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 1-Jun