PUP.Optional.Mindspark is a large family of browser hijackersthat affect major internet browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer/Edge.
Type and source of infectionPUP.Optional.Mindspark is a big part of IAC/InterActiveCorp, a media and internet company that creates revenue with advertising. Its EULA and Privacy Policy vary from software to software. They always clearly state their intentions however.PUP.Optional.Mindspark is usually installed by the users themselves, who may be prompted by exaggerated promises of functionality. It provides toolbars and MyWay start pages claiming to offer sweepstakes, app emoticons, and helpful tools for user hobbies and interests.
ProtectionMalwarebytes blocks PUP.Optional.Mindspark
RemediationMalwarebytes can detect and remove PUP.Optional.Mindspark without further user interaction.
We advise users who had their browsers hijacked to visit our Restore Browser page.
Add an exclusionShould users wish to keep this program and exclude it from being detected in future scans, they can add the program to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.
If you want to allow the program to connect to the Internet, for example to fetch updates, also add an exclusion of the type Allow an application to connect to the internet and use theBrowse button to select the file you wish to grant access.
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