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What is – a PUP which affects browsers and displays numerous ads to gain revenue - a PUP which has a feature to modify browsers and fill them with sponsored content. virus is an ad-supported program which infiltrates the computer system through software bundles. Once inside the system, this PUP[1] launches numerous tasks in the system's background. Additionally, it modifies Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera, and other web browsers to get an ability to fill them with sponsored content. As a result, the victim is interrupted by numerous ads that can not only slow down the affected web browser but can also redirect the user to the malicious website. In most of the cases, such technique is used to promote fake software, infected updates, non-existent surveys, and similar content.

Type Adware
Sub-type PUP
detected as PUP.Adware.NEWSCOMMER
Danger level Low. Does not affect other computer systems
Purpose To gain revenue from various pop-ups, pop-unders, coupons, banners, etc.
Distribution Through bundles, unrecognizable sites, and links
Avoiding methods Stay away from third-party software and installers, eliminate all questionable pages you enter, install an antivirus program
Elimination process Use ReimageIntego to get rid of the PUP

Newscommer virus is similar to other adware-type malware[2] which causes these symptoms on the affected PC system:

  • The homepage, new tab URL, and other settings are changed to the new ones;
  • Your web browser starts struggling, even when performing simple commands;
  • You start facing numerous redirects to sponsored sites;
  • Numerous adverts start covering your favorite sites each time you try to perform a particular action.

No matter how harmless ads caused by this adware seem, you need to remember that this adware-type application can cause redirects to sites which are filled with harmful content or even malware. To avoid such possible damage, you need to install antivirus protection. We recommend choosing ReimageIntego anti-malware to remove virus without a need to deal with unwanted consequences.

Nevertheless, the most important fact related to this PUP is that it might collect various non-personal and browsing activity-related details such as:

  • IP addresses;
  • Pages visited;
  • Pictures viewed;
  • Bookmarks;
  • Links clicked;
  • and similar.

As mentioned earlier, developers of such programs are seeking to gain revenue from numerous advertisements that they display. Not only that they are annoying and used to achieve the pay-per-click income, these adverts also might cause regular browser slowdowns and even crash downs. To return to the previous browsing routine, better take care of removal. After you get rid of the PUP, a piece of advice would be to refresh browsers that were affected by the adware-type program to make sure that all unnecessary components are eliminated for good. - an adware which benefits from numerous intrusive pop-ups and pop-unders by collecting pay-per-click revenue.

Prevent your system from various adware infections by using simple tips

According to IT experts[3], PUPs such as ad-supported programs often come bundled with other applications. You can get the PUP installed secretly by downloading a simple download manager, PDF creator and similar program from the web. Furthermore, third-party installers can also be used to spread adware, so better use only official sources while trying to download software from the web. Additionally, make sure you select the Custom/Advanced installation option and opt-out of all unnecessary downloads you did not request for.

Moreover, P2P networks can also be used for the distribution of adware or other PUPs. Such sites are Torrents, eMule, and similar ones do not fit the security requirements, and, as a result, inject an adware into the system without user's notice.

Some advice would be to avoid suspicious-looking sites to stay safe from PUPs. If you ever encounter a strange-looking webpage – be quick to leave it permanently and never return. Additionally, make sure your system is protected by reliable antivirus which will keep your computer virus-free.

Get rid of PUP with the help of the specific program

To remove virus, you will need to choose from two options offered by 2-spyware experts. The first one is manual removal which requires going thru all system's settings manually and eliminating all unknown browser extensions and plug-ins from each web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, IE, Edge, etc. Instructions for this methods are given below the text.

If you want to proceed with the full removal and be sure that are malicious components are gone, you can choose to do it automatically with the help of an anti-malware tool. This method will take only a couple of minutes of your time, all you need to do is install anti-malware. After the elimination is done, reset browsers that were affected by the cyber threat.


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Getting rid of Follow these steps

Uninstall from Windows

Remove adware from your Windows OS by following these steps:

Instructions for Windows 10/8  machines:

  4. Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
  5. If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.


  3. Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
  4. At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
  5. In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
  6. Click OK once the removal process is finished.

Delete from macOS

Get rid of the PUP from Mac OS X by using this guide:

Remove items from Applications folder:

  1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.


  1. Select Go > Go to Folder.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Remove Newscommer virus and related components from Microsoft Edge with the help of this guide:

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:


Clear cookies and other browser data:


Restore new tab and homepage settings:

  1. Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
  2. Then find On startup section.
  3. Click Disable if you found any suspicious domain.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

  3. Select Details tab.




Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

  1. Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.

Clear cache and site data:

  1. Click on Menu and go to Settings.
  2. Select Privacy and services.
  4. Under Time range, pick All time.
  5. Select Clear now. Clear browser data from Chroum Edge

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. On the left side, pick Reset settings.
  3. Select Restore settings to their default values.
  4. Confirm with Reset. Reset Chromium Edge

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

  2. Select Add-ons.

Reset the homepage:

  2. Choose Options.

Clear cookies and site data:

  1. Click Menu and pick Options.
  2. Go to Privacy & Security section.
  3. Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
  4. Click on Clear Data…

Reset Mozilla Firefox


  1. Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.

Remove from Google Chrome

Refresh Google Chrome:

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:


Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

  1. Click on Menu and pick Settings.
  2. Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.

Change your homepage:

  1. Click menu and choose Settings.

Reset Google Chrome:


  1. Click on Menu and select Settings.
  2. In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
  3. Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
  4. Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Confirm with Reset settings. Reset Chrome 2

Delete from Safari

Reset your Safari web browser by looking thru these instructions:

Remove unwanted extensions from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. In the new window, pick Extensions.

Clear cookies and other website data from Safari:

  1. Click Safari > Clear History…


  1. Click Safari > Preferences…
  2. Go to Advanced tab.
  3. Tick the Show Develop menu in menu bar.


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