What is BrickAmplifier?

BrickAmplifier (also searched for as BrickAmplifier virus) is adware in a specific adware family that is known to be very intrusive and automatically download. BrickAmplifier is primarily used to access your user browsing data and generate advertisements it feels you are most likely to click on based off of your activities, bookmarks, and history. Ads displayed by this adware will usually contain text that says Ads by BrickAmplifier, BrickAmplifier Ads, or brought by BrickAmplifier on them. Other adware in this family include BrickEnforcer, BrickStrengthener, BrickBooster, and others.

What is BrickAmplifier?

BrickAmplifier does not have a legitimate description provide by the author or unethical downloaders that promote it. However, similar adware type programs are advertised as free web shopping companion that can help you find online coupons and deals. Reputable Antivirus and Anti-Malware programs will detect and remove BrickAmplifier because it is essentially an intrusive piece of adware despite claims made by sources that promote this program.

Potential BrickAmplifier malware generates pop-up ads across Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari. Ads by BrickAmplifier  are defined as ‘targeted’ ads because they use your personal browsing information (including all your data on the websites you visit) to produce advertisements it feels you are most likely to click on. The adware basically ‘targets’ you based off your current and past browsing habits.

BrickAmplifier adware is not technically defined as a computer virus but this adware is still a threat to your privacy and can be the sign of a severe malware infection. The internet security community strongly recommends that you remove BrickAmplifier if you find it installed on your machine or attached to your internet browser as a browser add-on or extension and use reputable Antivirus or Anti-Malware software to eradicate any existing malicious files.

How did BrickAmplifier get on my computer?

BrickAmplifier and programs like it are usually contracted without knowledge. BrickAmplifier is often bundled inside third-party software downloaders and bundlers. It may arrive on a computer system once other programs have been introduced to the machine. Software that BrickAmplifier adware may bundle with includes freeware, shareware, and dubious torrent files.

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• BrickAmplifier bundles with other potentially unwanted programs and malware.
• BrickAmplifier is usually bundled inside third-party freeware installers, download managers, and dubious torrent files.
• BrickAmplifier injects visited webpages with pop-up and in-text advertisements.
• BrickAmplifier makes unwanted changes to existing Windows settings and schedules new tasks which allow it to run every time Windows starts and check to see if the program has been disabled. If the program is disabled it will enable itself.

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How to remove BrickAmplifier virus

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• Option 1: Automatically remove BrickAmplifier virus with Malwarebytes
• Option 2: Manually remove BrickAmplifier
• Option 3: Call Tech Support 1-888-986-8411

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Option 1: Automatically remove BrickAmplifier virus with Malwarebytes

1. We recommend that you write down the toll free number below in case you run into any issues while removing this infection. Our techs will kindly assist you with any problems you may face.

1-888-986-8411

2. Download and install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.

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3. Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software once it has finished installing.

4. Make sure that Malwarebytes has been updated. To ensure it is updated click Update Now on the Dashboard.

5. Click the large Scan Now button on the dashboard to perform a scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software.

6. When the scan is complete click the Remove Selected button and then click the Finish button or restart your computer if Malwarebytes suggests that you do so.

[note align=”left”]If you are still having issues removing BrickAmplifier we suggest that use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3 to locate and remove any computer infection that may be present. You may also proceed to option 2 below and view our additional tips to remove BrickAmplifier.[/note]

Option 2: Manually remove BrickAmplifier

How to uninstall BrickAmplifier

1. Open Windows Start Menu and go to the Control Panel.

2. Click Uninstall a program (or Add and remove program) in the Programs section.

3. Search for BrickAmplifier in the list of installed programs and select it with your mouse, then click Uninstall. You can also double click BrickAmplifier to uninstall it.

[note align=”left”]If you do not find BrickAmplifier in your list of installed program you may need to uninstall additional programs that may have bundled with it. You can view our additional tips to remove BrickAmplifier below.[/note]

How to remove BrickAmplifier add-ons and extensions

Google Chrome

1. Click the Customize and control Google Chrome icon and go to More tools > Extensions.

2. Search for the BrickAmplifier extension in the list and click the trashcan icon.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the Menu and click Add-ons.

2. Search for the BrickAmplifier add-on and click Remove.

Apple Safari

1. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

2.  Search for the BrickAmplifier extension in the list and click the Uninstall button.

[note align=”left”]If you do not find BrickAmplifier in your list of add-ons and extensions you may need to remove additional attachments that may have bundled with it. You can view our additional tips to remove BrickAmplifier below.[/note]

BrickAmplifier virus removal tips

• If you do not find BrickAmplifier in your list of installed programs you may need to uninstall additional programs. Additional programs may include suspicious titles that may have been contracted around the same time or after the initial infection.
• If you are still having issues removing BrickAmplifier you should use a second opinion scanner such as HitmanPro 3. HitmanPro 3 is the best second opinion scan and removal tool. It can be used to locate and remove remaining threats.
• If you need help our tech support team is standing by 24 hours a day. You can reach tech support at: 1-888-986-8411