Deal Spy

Deal Spy

Known Adware

by 215 Apps

What is Deal Spy?

Deal Spy is software application developed by 215 Apps. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 68.47% of installations running this operating system. Deal Spy's installer is typically 3.00 MB in size and installs around 6 files. The most common release is 1.26.153.1 with 70.94% of all installations currently using this version.

Deal Spy is most popular in the United States with 74.23% of installations residing in this country.

About Deal Spy?

The Deal Spy software developed by 215 Apps, also known as Amazing Apps, Friendly Apps, and other aliases, is designed to enhance online shopping experiences by analyzing web pages to identify potential discounts and deals from affiliated merchants. It is compatible with all major web browsers and installs as an extension to provide users with alternative pricing options for specific products or retailers. However, recent observations have revealed that Deal Spy injects advertisements and affiliate links directly into web pages, leading to concerns about its adware behavior. In addition, the software has been found to display non-embedded pop-up advertisements that are not clearly attributed to the application. Furthermore, Deal Spy has been reported to hijack users' web browsers and settings, as well as altering advertising on visited websites. These practices raise privacy and usability concerns, which may impact users' trust in the software. It is important for users to consider these factors before deciding whether to install Deal Spy for their online shopping needs.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Deal Spy.

Deal Spy-bg.exe (MD5: 166ee584f35166d0ffe9f6f2b133ac8c) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
avast! Win32:Installer-M [Adw]
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.E
VIPRE Antivirus GamePlayLabs (v)
Deal Spy.dll (MD5: 02d3e1f19487ad10a2a1d6f5844a51bc) has been flagged by 7 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Bitdefender Gen:Variant.Adware.VidSaver.1
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.A
F-Secure Gen:Variant.Adware.VidSaver.1
G Data Gen:Variant.Adware.VidSaver
MicroWorld-eScan Gen:Variant.Adware.VidSaver.1
VIPRE Antivirus GamePlayLabs (v)
avast! Win32:Installer-M [Adw]

Software Details

URL:
https://www.215apps.com
Support:
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\deal spy
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files\Deal Spy\Uninstall.exe
Size:
3.00 MB
Language:
English

Deal Spy Executable Details

Primary executable:
Deal Spy.dll
Name:
Deal Spy
Path:
C:\Program Files\deal spy\Deal Spy.dll
MD5:
02d3e1f19487ad10a2a1d6f5844a51bc
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by Deal Spy
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
ac431cfaa5966657e178a59033452b98
DLL
f14af43a04a6158e3eb4635650e08cff
DLL
e375341d3ecb98925e28f513bf013dae
EXE
166ee584f35166d0ffe9f6f2b133ac8c
EXE
c64189b2c4ebff506b9dfed9e3b698de
DLL
02d3e1f19487ad10a2a1d6f5844a51bc