Is the gadgetbox spyware?

nilufa · 01-11-2013

Dear Sir,
I have been using the gadgetbox toolbar for last 3 month without any problem. but recently, one of my friends told me it is a spyware, now I need to know Is it rumor or, true?
waiting for true information.

nicolepark · 01-20-2013

i disagree gboxapp is not a spyware i use it almost a month and i don't see any problem with it read and open the site gboxapp.com and review it as you can see it's legit not spyware gboxapp is a very nice toolbar and very easy to use check this video tutorial youtube.com/watch?v=UKwaxpF_5hY&feature=youtu.be

EdwardBormann · 04-03-2013

I am going to explain about GAdget box.GadgetBox (search.gboxapp.com, gboxapp.com, Gadget Box ) is referred as a browser hijacker due to its sneaky installation and persistent redirections. Closely functioning as adware and spyware , it is distributed and published as freeware by WEB PICK ***8211; INTERNET HOLDINGS LTD. Gadget Box installs directly onto your internet browser and computer. GadgetBox also bundles with other malware applications which can multiply the affects of malformed internet browser settings. A GadgetBox infection installs browser helper objects (managed search provider, toolbar) to infected internet browsers and causes website search and URL input to redirect to search.gboxapp.com/. This is why GadgetBox is also referred to as a redirect virus.Its similar like searchnu.com tool bar virus .Need to consult an expert or service provider.

EdwardBormann · 04-06-2013

Gboxapp is not a virus, but it can be categorized as adware which may collect computer users' person information such as IP address, search habit, browser information, and operating information. Although adware is not so destructive as virus or malware, it concerns of computer users' privacy.

In most case, adware include built-in uninstaller to allow computers users to uninstall the program. But it not good because it may change the home page and the search engines to promote advertisement. It seems like a browser hijacker because most computer users have no idea how to manually recover the browser homepage and search engines.

At least, computer users should be informed before an application, add-on or toolbar want to install on their computer.

EdwardBormann · 05-08-2013

I never installed Gadgetbox so no idea about that but same problem I have faced with . Babylon search tool bar ,its kind of virus which stuck my OS but letter with the help of removal tool I have uninstalled it and finally safe my system.
You should search for the same too.

01-11-2013	#1
nilufa Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	Is the gadgetbox spyware? Dear Sir, I have been using the gadgetbox toolbar for last 3 month without any problem. but recently, one of my friends told me it is a spyware, now I need to know Is it rumor or, true? waiting for true information.

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01-20-2013	#2
nicolepark Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	i disagree gboxapp is not a spyware i use it almost a month and i don't see any problem with it read and open the site gboxapp.com and review it as you can see it's legit not spyware gboxapp is a very nice toolbar and very easy to use check this video tutorial youtube.com/watch?v=UKwaxpF_5hY&feature=youtu.be

04-03-2013	#3
EdwardBormann Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 13	I am going to explain about GAdget box.GadgetBox (search.gboxapp.com, gboxapp.com, Gadget Box ) is referred as a browser hijacker due to its sneaky installation and persistent redirections. Closely functioning as adware and spyware , it is distributed and published as freeware by WEB PICK ***8211; INTERNET HOLDINGS LTD. Gadget Box installs directly onto your internet browser and computer. GadgetBox also bundles with other malware applications which can multiply the affects of malformed internet browser settings. A GadgetBox infection installs browser helper objects (managed search provider, toolbar) to infected internet browsers and causes website search and URL input to redirect to search.gboxapp.com/. This is why GadgetBox is also referred to as a redirect virus.Its similar like searchnu.com tool bar virus .Need to consult an expert or service provider.

04-06-2013	#4
EdwardBormann Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 13	Gboxapp is not a virus, but it can be categorized as adware which may collect computer users' person information such as IP address, search habit, browser information, and operating information. Although adware is not so destructive as virus or malware, it concerns of computer users' privacy. In most case, adware include built-in uninstaller to allow computers users to uninstall the program. But it not good because it may change the home page and the search engines to promote advertisement. It seems like a browser hijacker because most computer users have no idea how to manually recover the browser homepage and search engines. At least, computer users should be informed before an application, add-on or toolbar want to install on their computer.

05-08-2013	#5
EdwardBormann Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 13	I never installed Gadgetbox so no idea about that but same problem I have faced with . Babylon search tool bar ,its kind of virus which stuck my OS but letter with the help of removal tool I have uninstalled it and finally safe my system. You should search for the same too.