MP3 Spun

Posted by Max Lehmann on May 2, 2016

What is MP3 Spun?

MP3 Spun is an adware application that tells you it can provide you with limitless free music and streaming. Such programs quite often try to trick unsuspecting users into believing they can provide something useful. Unfortunately, there is nothing useful about this application, so you have to remove MP3 Spun from your system right now. Albeit the program cannot infect you with malware directly, it is an annoying piece of software that might be exploited by cyber criminals for dangerous purposes. Your computer security should be one of your top priorities, so do not hesitate to terminate any potential threats if need be. test test

Where does MP3 Spun come from?

We cannot pinpoint all the distribution sites responsible for spreading this application across the Internet, but we are sure that it comes from the same adware family as MoneyZila, NewsCert, Rainy Day Travel, SlateBeauty, DatingDone, and a list of other applications. A big number of clones actually make it easier to identify and remove the program because for one; you know what to expect of it, and second, it is clear that the application is not very sophisticated.

For the most part, users manage to download and install MP3 Spun when they set up third-party applications downloaded from file sharing sites. Third-party file hosting sites do not engage in illegal activity by providing links to freeware, but at the same time, they could be exploited by cyber criminals and other shady parties that want their products promoted and distributed for free. To put it simply, by downloading a program from such a site, you can never know what additional applications are included in the third-party installer.

Users tend to breeze through the installation wizard because they want to use a particular program as soon as possible. As a result, the likes of MP3 Spun get installed on the target computer as well. And that is also the reason you cannot say this application slithered into your system without your permission. What’s more, the application can also be downloaded from mpr3spun.com, which is the official website. Thus, we can assume that the people behind this app do everything they can to make it seem like a legal and decent product.

What does MP3 Spun do?

As mentioned, officially, this application should help you download and stream music. However, behind this shallow veil, the program hides its real adware nature. If you take a look at the Privacy Policy document displayed at the main site, you will see that the program gathers your information and shares it with its partners. Here is what the document says:

The following information may be gathered from our website visitors:
IP address and user agent (browser). We also collect and track additional anonymous user data.
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We use the information to enhance your visitor experience and to keep track of our website activities, specially for internal analysis and tracking which may be used by third parties.

Although we do know that we are tracked online by multiple websites and tracking cookies, we tend to ignore it because, for the most part, we know that those sites can be trusted, and that information is collected in order to improve our online experience. However, who would want to be tracked by a completely unfamiliar site that could share this information with its third-party partners? No one, obviously.

Albeit MP3 Spun provides a list of companies it shares your information with, it may not be as reassuring as we would like it to be. Not to mention that the application does not have a say in who or when uses its data. Adware programs have many loopholes that can be exploited by cyber criminals, and that is also important to keep in mind when you debate whether you should remove this application or not.

How do I remove MP3 Spun?

In fact, there should be no debate about it. It is obvious that you have to delete MP3 Spun from your PC; otherwise, you might face dire consequences in the long run. Let us not forget that adware apps might be misused by cyber criminals to distribute ransomware and other dangerous software. Therefore, to protect yourself and your PC, follow the instructions below and terminate the adware for good.

If you are worried about additional applications that might be slowing down your system, be sure to delete them as well. You can found out which programs could cause trouble if you scan your system with a licensed antispyware application.