Instant automatic malware removal: Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. If your computer is infected with VPN Privat, and you observe intrusive online ads when surfing the Internet, follow the instructions below to eliminate this adware from your Internet browsers.ĭeceptive free software installer used in VPN Privat adware distribution:
This situation can be prevented by closely observing each step of the free software download procedure and never accepting installation of any additional programs offered.įurthermore, all software downloaded from the Internet should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation options - this will reveal any bundled applications listed for installation and allow you to decline them. Thus, reckless download and installation of freeware often results in adware or malware infections.
Therefore, you are strongly advised to eliminate VPN Privat from your Internet browsers.Ĭlose examination of VPN Privat reveals that it is mostly distributed via small download programs (called 'download clients', 'download managers', 'installers', etc.) on freeware download websites such as, ,, and many others.ĭownload programs are used to monetize these websites' free services by offering installation of advertised (according to the developers, '100% legitimate') browser extensions or applications together with the chosen free software. These applications (including VPN Privat) provide no significant value for the user - their purpose is to generate revenue by the display of intrusive online ads and sharing collected data with third parties. Some examples are salus, Browser Warden, BrowserProtector, among many others. VPN Privat is similar to other rogue applications that use bundling as an installation method. There is a high probability that clicking these ads will lead to further adware or malware-type infections.įurthermore, this rogue application continually monitors users' Internet browsing activity by collecting various software and hardware information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses (to determine geographic locations), unique identifier numbers, Internet browser data (search queries entered into search engines, website URLs visited, pages viewed, cookies, etc.) and other similar details that are likely to be personally identifiable.
These associations are made due to a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of additional programs together with the chosen software) used by VPN Privat to infiltrate Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox) and install the software without users' permission.Īfter successful infiltration, VPN Privat tracks users' Internet browsing activity and generates intrusive online advertisements.Īdvertisements generated by VPN Privat include (but are not limited to) in-text, banner, and pop-up ads. Although this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, be aware that VPN Privat is categorized as adware or a potentially unwanted program. VPN Privat is a rogue application claiming to provide a feature allowing users to hide their IP addresses and use other VPN-related functions.