OfferssDirect Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is OfferssDirect?
OfferssDirect is a deceptive application that supposedly provides various shopping coupons and notifies users of special deals/discounts available in various online shops. In doing so, OfferssDirect supposedly saves time and money. Many users believe that this app is legitimate and useful, however, it is classed as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.
There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) display of malicious advertisements, and; 3) tracking of various information (mostly relating to web browsing habits).
Immediately after infiltration, OfferssDirect delivers 'malvertising' ads (e.g., coupons, banners, pop-ups, etc.) These are displayed using various tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. The ads often conceal underlying content of visited websites, thereby significantly diminishing users' Internet browsing experience.
Furthermore, some lead to malicious websites and/or execute scripts designed to download/install malware/PUPs. Therefore, clicking them can cause high-risk computer infections. This application allows developers to generate fraudulent advertising revenue.
As mentioned above, OfferssDirect also gathers various sensitive data (e.g., websites visited, pages viewed, queries entered into search engines, IP addresses, etc.) The collected data might contain private details. OfferssDirect's developers commonly sell this information to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
Thus, the presence of an information-tracking app can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Research shows that some potentially unwanted programs are known to misuse system resources to run unwanted processes in the background (e.g., mining cryptocurrency).
The presence of these applications results in a significant reduction in overall computer performance. We strongly advise you to uninstall OfferssDirect adware immediately.
| Name | Ads by OfferssDirect |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
OfferssDirect is very similar to Awesome Dealers, MediaDownloader, Search App, and dozens of other adware-type applications. Note that all offer different functionality, however, these claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy and to trick users to install. In fact, all have identical behavior.
Adware-type applications such as OfferssDirect are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.
Most deliver no real value for regular users - only a small percentage provide the functionality promised. PUPs deliver 'malvertising' ads (via the "Pay Per Click" advertising model), gather information, and, in some cases, misuse system resources. These programs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.
How did OfferssDirect install on my computer?
OfferssDirect is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, this PUP is also proliferated using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and 'malvertising' ads. Due to lack of knowledge and careless behavior by many users, OfferssDirect often infiltrates systems without permission.
"Bundling" is stealth installation of third party software with regular apps. Developers hide "bundled" apps within the "Custom/Advanced" settings or other sections of the download/installation processes - they do not disclose this information properly.
Users often rush these processes and skip steps. In addition, they click various ads. This behavior leads to inadvertent installation of malicious apps.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. The key to computer safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and especially when downloading/installing software.
Many malicious ads appear genuine (since criminals invest a great deal of resources into their design), however, once clicked, they are identifiable by redirects to survey, gambling, pornography, adult dating, and other dubious websites. As mentioned above, 'malvertising' ads are often delivered via PUPs.
Therefore, if you encounter them, uninstall all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins without delay. Furthermore, carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes and opt-out of all additionally-included programs.
Bear in mind, however, that third party downloaders/installers are monetized using the "bundling" method (they promote other dubious software). Therefore, your applications should be downloaded from official/trusted sources only.
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Quick menu:
- What is OfferssDirect?
- STEP 1. Uninstall OfferssDirect application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove OfferssDirect adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove OfferssDirect ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by OfferssDirect' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove OfferssDirect extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
OfferssDirect adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "OfferssDirect", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes OfferssDirect ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove OfferssDirect adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "OfferssDirect", select this entry and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by offerssdirect, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "OfferssDirect", select this entry and click the trash can icon.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by offerssdirect, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "OfferssDirect".
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by offerssdirect removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by offerssdirect, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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