SquirrelWeb

This software provides a web browser extension that offers search hijacking and contextual advertising within the user's web browser. It is able to modify the user's home and search pages in order to monetize search activities and can install a Browser Helper Object (BHO) in Internet Explorer to monitor and track user web browsing activities and display various banner and link-context ads in addition to its search redirection. The suite of browser features offered by the software customizes and enhances a user's interaction with various websites by rendering graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content in the browser. These features include tools and applications for search, text referencing, video, social media, website ratings and reviews, coupons, and comparison shopping for various products and services, including travel and insurance. Additionally, the software may be used remotely to support computing research programs. It is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google, and Chrome browsers and will be automatically enabled upon restart after installation. The software may also automatically download upgrades, enable new features or functionality, and install fixes without additional notice. It is important to note that the software is supported by various types of advertising, including search, banner, text link, transitional, interstitial, and full-page ads. These ads and features may appear on websites using the software, but they are not associated with or endorsed by the underlying websites. Some features and ad placements may contain links to further information or disabling instructions. All software features, content, and advertising may be updated, modified, added, enabled, disabled, or discontinued at any time automatically and without additional notice to the user.