Web companion related

Hi,

I am R. Cord, Independent Advisor.

I hope you are doing well.

This domain on the biggest security sites is pointed out as The domain webcompanion.com was found to be hosting potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and riskware.

Developed by Adaware (previously known as Lavasoft), the Web Companion application is antivirus-type software designed to protect computers from malware infections and privacy breaches. In fact, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) due to the way developers distribute it.

Apps of this type are often installed by users inadvertently, thus allowing the software to make changes to browser settings.

During installation of Web Companion, the installer demands permission to make changes to browser settings. Many users skip software installation steps and agree to everything, unaware of the risks. At time of research, Web Companion's installer promoted the Bing, Yandex, and Yahoo search engines.

Therefore, giving permission to change browser settings will result in the default search engine, new tab URL, and homepage options being assigned to one of these websites. As mentioned above, this app is classified as a PUA, since developers promote it using deceptive methods such as "bundling".

Therefore, it is often installed unintentionally. Do not trust applications distributed using deceptive methods. Although Web Companion is not a malicious program, many PUAs are distributed in packs that might include adware and browser hijackers.

I recommend reading this article:

https://www.stechies.com/web-companion-software...

Check more information for knownledge:

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/detections/we...

https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/14231-web...

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I hope I could have helped you!

Best Regards,

R. Cord

Hello, consider that you should only have one antivirus installed on your computer, to avoid conflicts with other software that does the same job.

If you already have an antivirus installed on your machine, you do not need the web companion, which is not very recommended and even more so because it appears to install other types of software on your computer without authorization, making your antivirus consider a possible threat.

Remembering that Windows already has a powerful antivirus which is Windows Defender and I always recommend the use of Windows Defender with the operating system always fully updated.

Regards,

R. Cord

Hi, Logical here!

I use Avast as an antivirus, is that good enough for these problems or do I also have to install Malwarebytes too?

L. Me

Hi Dear, it's probably now your computer is safe, regarding check updates for your windows and updates constantly your Apps!

Do an Antivirus systems scans frequently,

Beware of software of dubious origin, never access suspicious links, and beware of suspicious emails, so that you can always keep your computer safe!

I hope I could have helped you!

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R. Cord

So my antivirus showing it virus and block it but I install it with the allow permission But after sometime I simply uninstall it. Will it create any problem sir