Seen On Screen

Posted by Max Lehmann on March 16, 2016

What is Seen On Screen?

Seen On Screen is a suspicious potentially unwanted program that is very similar to Muzik Fury. Although both of these programs have different themes, they have similar interfaces, and they are introduced to users in the same ways by The Wiz, Ltd. via the thewhizmarketing.com domain. Anti-Spyware-101.com analysts have found that the official download page for the PUP we are analyzing in this report is seen-on-screen.thewhizmarketing.com. According to the information on this website, this PUP is a must-have for movie fans as it supposedly provides movie reviews and trailers, as well as access to streaming sites. At the moment, only Chrome users can download this program; however, it is possible that Firefox users will be able to access it as well. Our initial tests were made while this adware was still compatible with Firefox, but our later tests have shown otherwise. Overall, regardless of which browser you use, there are a few reasons why you should remove Seen On Screen from your PC, and we are ready to introduce them to you. test test test

How does Seen On Screen work?

We classify Seen On Screen as a potentially unwanted program for a few reasons. First of all, it is unable to stream movies, which makes it useless. After all, streaming media is usually illegal, and you should not get yourself involved in such activity. Another reason we call this program a PUP is the modifications it makes to your browsers. For example, if you install it on Google Chrome, you might find that the startup option is switched from your regular homepage to New Tab unless it was set like that before the installation. The PUP itself is represented via New Tab, but, besides showing the links it is supposed to, it also introduces you to search.mysearch.com. This search tool looks harmless, but you have to be extremely careful when using it. As it was found after doing a few tests, the search results can be modified to expose you to advertisements and affiliate links. Needless to say, we do not recommend relying on this search tool to provide you with useful and trustworthy services, which is one of the reasons to eliminate the PUP.

Although Seen On Screen is mostly spread in India (15.0%), Pakistan (10.0%), and Egypt (8.7%) this program is not region-specific. The distribution of this potentially unwanted program is very unpredictable, and our researchers have found that it can be spread in several different ways. As mentioned previously, this app is promoted using an official website. We have found that this program is also available via the Chrome web store. On top of that, more suspicious distribution channels are used as well. For example, you might have downloaded it after interacting with an attractive pop-up. You might also have downloaded it using a third-party installer carrying many different programs (software bundle). Needless to say, if you download this PUP packaged with malicious programs – which might be difficult to recognize – you need to consider their removal as well. Are you certain that malware does not exist on your PC? Use a malware scanner to be 100% sure because the most dangerous threats are usually the most silent and inconspicuous ones.

How to eliminate Seen On Screen

Your operating system requires the best protection because you do not need security backdoors enabling identity theft, data loss, and other terrible things that might come with malware infiltration. You can protect your PC and your browsers, and delete Seen On Screen simultaneously using a reliable anti-malware tool, SpyHunter. Investing in security software might be intimidating, but you are investing in your own security, and that is extremely important. This software is particularly useful if your operating system is already infected with all kinds of malware; something that could happen if you download unreliable programs bundled together. If you are not ready to install reliable security software and if your operating system is clear of malicious programs, you can use the removal guide below. This simple guide will help you eliminate the PUP in no time. As soon as you eliminate the extension, the suspicious search tool will disappear along with it. If your experience is different, post a comment below, and we will assist you.

Removal Instructions

Google Chrome:

Open the browser and tap Alt+F.
Move to More tools for more options and click Extensions.
Identify the unwanted extension and click the recycle bin button next to it.
Choose Remove and restart your browser.

Mozilla Firefox: