Toppypop

Posted by Lisa Blanc on September 17, 2015

What is Toppypop?

You might be surprised to know that Toppypop is not the program its developers claim it is. Our malware researchers took a close look at this program and suggest that you remove it, because it has been set to display annoying commercial advertisements that come from unreliable sources. Its developers use deceptive marketing tactics to trick you into installing Toppypop. Its website states that it somehow improves your browsing experience, but it is unclear how it does that. This program is riddled with mystery. Therefore, we need to dissect this program in order to establish a firm conclusion about its functionality based on facts. test

What does Toppypop do?

The fact of the matter is that this application will not improve your browsing experience in any shape or form. Its only purpose is to generate advertising revenue for its developers at the expense of your computer’s security. Toppypop is not an immediate threat, but its prolonged presence on your computer may result in system-related issues. Toppypop may be used as a gateway for more malicious applications to enter your computer, because clicking an ad might initiate a download. Now, we are not implying that the additional infection will come secretly. No, it will need to be initiated by the user. So you should pay more attention to what you are clicking, because clicking ads and agreeing to download and install software might have negative consequences.

First of all, Toppypop’s ads are annoying and will constantly get in the way. This program’s Terms of Service indicates that this program can display coupons, pop-ups, banners, in-line texts, and so on. It might show several ads on almost every page, so you have to take this into account when thinking about keeping it. Another downside Toppypop is known for is the fact that its advertisements are not only annoying, but potentially unreliable as well, because they might promote downloads of potentially unwanted software and adware. Its developers are financially motivated to promote as much as possible to make a decent amount of money, and they are ready to turn a blind eye to the fact that some of their promoted content is misleading.

Where does Toppypop come from?

Online advertising is a profitable business. Therefore, it is not surprising that the number of companies developing adware is growing like mushrooms. Toppypop has been developed by Virtue Interactive Ltd, a company that has released numerous adware programs in the past. This developer distributes its adware programs by bundling them with other programs. Bundles containing this ad-supported program are usually found on borderline legitimate websites that are in the business of making money from bundling good programs with adware. Toppypop has a promotional website at Toppypop.net, but it is unlikely that this website will ever feature a download button.

How do I remove Toppypop?

We hope that the information our researchers have gathered was insightful. As you can tell, this program was created only with one thing in mind, to make money by displaying annoying and questionable advertisements. Toppypop is not very malicious, but the content it might promote is enough to cause a concern. You should have no trouble removing it via the Control Panel, and we have made a guide on how to do it in case you do not know how.