ZenDeals is a browser plugin that provides you with various coupon deals in more than 10,000 stores online. It may help you save money on such stores as sears, Victoria’s Secret, Amazon, Target and so on. It is not a malicious computer infection, but some security experts consider ZenDeals potentially unwanted application or adware. It is mostly because this plugin is part of a third party ad network, and this network might be exploited by cyber criminals. It is not the definite outcome, but rather than taking the risk, you should remove ZenDeals from your computer to be safe.
The plugin is available for download at zendeals.com. There you can also check the extension’s privacy policy that says the third party ad network allows ZenDeals to offer its users deals from third-party companies. However, these companies may “utilize cookies and web beacons in connection with the delivery of their offers” and that kind of use of cookies “and other tracking technologies is subject to their respective privacy policies”. It means that in case a cyber criminal decides to embed a malicious content in the ads displayed by ZenDeals, the application itself cannot be held responsible for it, because it is not covered in their privacy policy.
What is more, you may think that ZenDeals arrived at your system without your consent, especially if you have never visited ZenDeals website, but official website is not the only distribution source. Just like a mass of other browser extensions this one can also come bundled with freeware. It means that each time you download a video player, a shareware game, a toolbar or any other free application that is uploaded on a third party website, you need to read the installation steps carefully, because they often inform you about additional software applications that are about to be installed as well.
If you are not attentive enough you may end up with ZenDeals installed on your browser. Luckily, it is easy to remove the plugin, as it has an entry in add-on settings on your browser. To get rid of this plugin and protect your computer from possible harm, refer to the instructions below.
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Internet Explorer
If you think that manual removal is not enough to terminate all the files related to this plugin, scan your PC with SpyHunter free scanner. Malicious programs will be detected immediately (if any) and you will be able to invest in a powerful computer security application that will make sure your system is protected against similar potentially dangerous applications.