Do you know what SavinsHop is?
SavinsHop is an adware application that may be installed on your computer together with other freeware programs. It has been designed to collect information on your web browsing habits, process it and then provide you with relevant shopping offers that would be related to what you usually search online for. However, SavinsHop could be related to some security risks that should not be ignored, so it would be for the best if you removed SavinsHop and all the other related applications from your computer right now.
The official website for SavinsHop is located at savinshop.com/info. It provides basic information on the application which can be installed as an extension on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers. The information on the official website claims that with SavinsHop “online shoppers can now compare between available deals and promotions” and that SavinsHop is a “free downloadable add-on that quickly integrates into <…> browsers and proceeds in scanning the web for all available deals, discounts and coupons”. There is a list of online shopping malls the add-on is compatible with, and it also means that SavinsHop accesses information on your web browsing history in order to provide you with relevant information.
SavinsHop screenshot
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Although SavinsHop is not a dangerous computer infection, you should be cautious of it, because the add-on is not available for download at the official website. Yet, if you still have it installed, it means that it may have arrived bundled with freeware from third party file hosting website. Such adware applications are often distributed via bundled downloads and they could be exploited by malicious third parties to promote their corrupted content.
For example, you may think that SavinsHop is displaying a pop-up that leads to a page with an attractive offer, but this adware application (as well as an extensive list of others) cannot be responsible for the third party content it displays, because it is simply not covered by its Privacy Policy. Therefore, the pop-ups may be embedded with corrupted outgoing links that lead to malware-related websites.
In order to avoid such security threats, you ought to remove SavinsHop from your computer via Control Panel, and then scan the PC with SpyHunter free scanner to ensure that all the unwanted and potentially dangerous files have been removed from the system. Invest in a licensed antimalware tool if necessary and do not hesitate to leave me a comment if you have any further questions on the matter.
Manual SavinsHop Removal
Windows 8
- Move mouse cursor to the bottom right of the screen.
- Go to Settings on Charm bar and then click Control Panel.
- Open Uninstall a program and remove the application.
Windows Vista & Windows 7
- Click Start menu button and select Control Panel.
- Go to Uninstall a program and remove the application.
Windows XP
- Open Start menu and navigate to Control Panel.
- Select Add or remove programs and uninstall the program.
In non-techie terms:
SavinsHop is a potentially unwanted program that may expose your system to various security threats. You are strongly recommended to remove SavinsHop from the computer and acquire a powerful antimalware tool right now.
Aliases: Savins Hop.