Audienceline.com POP-UP Redirect

What is audienceline.com?

audienceline.com is one of many rogue websites (virtually identical to adk2x.com, appdatum.com, special-news.online, etc.) that redirects users to other dubious/untrustworthy websites. Most users do not visit these websites intentionally - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).

Typically, these programs are installed without users' knowledge, cause redirects, deliver intrusive ads, collect information, and misuse system resources.

When a potentially unwanted program is installed, it forces browsers to open new tabs/windows and redirects users to audienceline.com, from which they are redirected to even more untrustworthy websites. Users are often forced to visit 2-3 dubious websites potentially containing malicious content. Visiting these sites risks computer infection.

Furthermore, potentially unwanted programs deliver intrusive ads, such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on. These can be annoying (since they are displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content) and, if clicked, put computers at risk by redirecting to various untrustworthy websites.

Some are even able to execute scripts that download and install software. Additionally, PUPs record user-system information such as geo-locations, search queries, visited websites, IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, and keystrokes.

The information might contain sensitive or personally-identifiable details that are shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) and used to generate revenue. These actions can result in privacy issues or even lead to identity theft. Furthermore, when installed, PUPs might run background processes, thus affecting computer performance.

You are advised against downloading and installing potentially unwanted programs of this type. If there are any PUPs installed on your computer, uninstall them immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	audienceline.com pop-up
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.
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PUPs developers often promote this software by claiming it to be useful, however, most of these programs are designed only to generate revenue by causing unwanted redirects, delivering advertisements, and collecting information. Potentially unwanted programs do not deliver the features promised or give any other real value.

How did adware install on my computer?

Most potentially unwanted programs have official websites from which they can be downloaded, however, most users install them through intrusive ads or when the "bundling" method is used. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to install potentially unwanted programs together with regular software (usually free).

Developers tend to hide PUPs in "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual" and other similar settings/options of the installation processes and do not disclose these installations properly. Many users skip steps when installing software, and thus it is likely that they will also install potentially unwanted programs within the 'bundle'.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Avoid using third party software downloaders/installers, and torrents to download software. Use official and trustworthy websites and direct links only. When installing software, remember to check "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings/options. Opt-out of unwanted offers, features, extras, and so on.

Only then finish the installation process. Developers sometimes use checkboxes for an identical purpose. If checkboxes are ticked by default, untick them if they indicate that some additional software will be installed. Be careful when browsing the web - avoid clicking on various intrusive ads, even if they appear legitimate.

Some could redirect you to dubious (potentially malicious) websites such as pornography, adult dating, gambling, etc. If you happen to click an intrusive ad and are redirected to one of the aforementioned websites - close it and check installed programs on your computer and extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins installed on your browser.

If you find any unwanted/suspicious entries, uninstall them immediately. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.

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Quick menu:

• What is audienceline.com?
• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

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 any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes audienceline.com redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove 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 any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the audienceline.com pop-up, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the audienceline.com pop-up, 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 all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with audienceline.com pop-up 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 audienceline.com pop-up, 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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