Advertising banners are injected with the web pages that you are visiting.When installed, the Adware Generic 5.CDUL browser extension will display advertising banners, pop-up advertisements and in-text ads. This Potentially Unwanted Program is also bundled within the custom installer on many download sites (examples: CNET, Brothersoft or Softonic), so if you have downloaded a software from these websites, chances are that Adware Generic 5.CDUL was installed during the software setup process.Īdware Generic 5.CDUL is an ad-supported extension for Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, and distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. Adware Generic 5.CDUL is a specific detection used by AVG Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, ESET Antivirus, Microsoft Security Essentials and other antivirus products to indicate and detect a Potentially Unwanted Program.Ī potentially unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars or has other unclear objectives.Īdware Generic 5.CDUL got on your computer after you have installed a freeware software (video recording/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this browser hijacker.