What Does the Browser's Helper Object in AVG Do?
When you run an antivirus application such as AVG, you may see components appear in your system scan results that you are unfamiliar with. Understanding which listings are cause for concern and which ones are standard is the key to keeping your computer, personal data and network secure. AVG's browser helper object is a useful tool that offers real-time monitoring of your browsing habits.
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What Is AVG?
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AVG offers network security and virus protection software, and maintains updated virus definitions to catch new threats to your computer and your network. The virus protection application embeds itself in your Web browser to monitor browsing history, download activity and malicious spyware installation.
Browser Helper Objects
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Browser helper objects are small scripts or programs that run in the background every time you launch your Web browser. These scripts can save your browser time and system resources by automating common processes and tracking your browser activity. A browser helper object launches with each new browser instance, so you may have three or more instances of it with multiple browser windows.
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AVG Browser Helper Object
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AVG embeds a browser helper object in the Web browser to track browsing activity and website threats. The browser helper object is a part of AVG's Web surfing security package. AVG antivirus protects you from hidden malicious downloads, adware and spyware, but requires a browser helper object script to monitor activity.
Other Browser Helper Objects
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AVG's antivirus and security scanning software and other anti-spyware applications may identify other browser helper objects on your computer as security threats. Many adware and spyware scams start with a browser helper object that monitors your browsing activity and reports back to the creator of the object. Always run antivirus, firewall and anti-spyware applications to protect your computer from these threats.
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