VitalBrowserHelper

Posted by Lisa Blanc on October 20, 2015

What is VitalBrowserHelper?

VitalBrowserHelper is free browser add-on that is supposed to bring you the best deals on the web in order for you to “save time and money.” If only we got a dollar after every time we hear this line, we could be rich by now. According to our malware researchers, this is an adware program that might expose you to unreliable third-party advertisements. Having this adware on your computer can be a continuous risk factor with regard to your virtual security. If you want to avoid the consequences of, for instance, landing on malicious websites, you should remove VitalBrowserHelper right now. test test

Where does VitalBrowserHelper come from?

You can find the official web page at vitalbrowserhelper.com. It is a rather simple page, but that is not why VitalBrowserHelper becomes suspicious in the first place. Once you click on the “Free Download” button, you might be in for some “surprise.” You will be redirected to a red warning page that informs you that “The site ahead contains harmful programs.” In other words, as the message goes on saying: “Attackers on cdn.file-mirror.info might attempt to trick you into installing programs that harm your browsing experience (for example, by changing your homepage or showing extra ads on sites you visit).” Does that sound like a trustworthy program you are just about to install? This should be a clear sign that you need to delete VitalBrowserHelper if you want to keep your PC secure.

Most adware programs, however, use free software bundles to spread over the Internet. That is a frequently used method by cyber criminals because these bundles get promoted on freeware and other P2P websites mostly. Can you imagine how many people try to download free software daily? Do you think that number would beat the number of visitors the official website can get in a day? We certainly believe so. However, our researchers could not confirm that there is a bundled version of VitalBrowserHelper out there. What we can say is that it is quite likely that it will emerge in the near future.

What does VitalBrowserHelper do?

This adware does not install browser extensions since it uses a service through which it can display third-party ads while you are browsing online or visiting online shops. It is supposed to be useful application that shows you coupons and best deals, but you need to be very careful with these ads. As a matter of fact, you always need to be careful with third-party advertising. We advise you never to click on such ads as there is a chance that you might end up on an unsafe website controlled by schemers. We do not say that all ads are bad or malicious, but even if there is a slight chance that criminals might pose as third-parties and display corrupted ads to you, you should have second thoughts about clicking. The best solution for you to cease this kind of exposure is to delete VitalBrowserHelper ASAP.

How do I remove VitalBrowserHelper?

Fortunately, this adware has its own uninstaller, so it is a piece of cake to remove it even if you are not an experienced computer user. Please use our guide below to help you with the steps. Please remember that it is important to make sure the application you are ready to download or install is one that you can trust. Therefore, we suggest that you always double-check the target app using one of the most reputable search engines, such as Google, Yahoo!, and Bing. But apart from the software, you should also check the website where you want to download it from. We recommend that you stay away from unreliable or suspicious shareware websites. With these simple steps you can do a lot to preserve the security of your computer.