Dig Deep Adware

What is Dig Deep?

Developed by SuperWeb LLC, Dig Deep claims to enhance the Internet browsing experience by displaying coupons, enabling comparison shopping, and providing other similar features

- "We're passionate about improving web by providing the best tools to enhance the browsing experience, from searching the web to comparing online deals to find the best prices. We've combined all of our great ideas into the Dig Deep product suite, a FREE set of tools that work to make your browsing experience... better!"

These promises are false, since Dig Deep is considered to be adware and a potentially unwanted program (PUP). This rogue app installs on Internet browsers without users' permission. Furthermore, it displays intrusive online advertisements and collects Internet browsing-related information.

The Dig Deep adware employs a virtual layer to display coupons, banners, pop-ups, interstitial, transitional, full-page, and other similar advertisements. Note that some ads are opened in new browser tabs or windows. A virtual layer allows placement of third party graphical content that does not originate from the visited website.

Research shows that most ads redirect to e-commerce websites such as online stores, however, users may also be redirected to infectious rogue websites. Thus, clicking these advertisements can lead to high-risk computer infections. Dig Deep gathers various types of Internet browsing-related information.

In the Privacy Policy, the developers state that this information does not contain details that could identify the user. This statement is false, since collected data includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, websites visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other information that may clearly be personally identifiable.

These details may later be shared with third parties and misused to generate revenue, thereby causing serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to uninstall Dig Deep adware from your computer.

Dig Deep Privacy Policy statement regarding data collection:

We only share or sell your non-public personal information with non-affiliated third parties when we believe doing so is permitted by you or authorized by this Privacy Policy. In addition, the Company may share your personal information with our parent, subsidiary or affiliate companies without restriction.

Dig Deep belongs to a family of bogus applications developed by SuperWeb LLC. This company has released several hundred identical PUPs under different names to prevent detection by legitimate anti-spyware and anti-virus suites. Sail Deals, Giants Galaxy, Fresh Outlook, BeepieBear, and On Stage are just some examples.

None of these applications (including Dig Deep) are useful to the user. Their purpose is to generate revenue for the developers by displaying advertisements and sharing collected information - they provide none of the features promised.

How did Dig Deep install on my computer?

Dig Deep employs a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling' (stealth installation of third party apps together with regular software) to infiltrate the system.

Users often rush the download and installation processes and skip most steps. Rogue applications such as Dig Deep are usually hidden within the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation section, and therefore, skipping these settings leads to inadvertent installation of bogus apps without users' consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Firstly, download your chosen software from the official website where possible. If downloading from a freeware download website, select the direct download link - some webpages still provide this option.

Most freeware download websites, however, monetize their traffic and free services via 'download managers' designed to include installation of additional programs (presented as 'legitimate', despite being bogus). For this reason, closely analyze each step of the download procedure and decline any offers to install third party applications.

Finally, software should be installed using the 'Custom' or 'Advanced' options - this will reveal any third party software listed for installation and enable you to opt-out.

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Quick menu:

• What is Dig Deep?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Dig Deep application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Dig Deep adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Dig Deep ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Dig Deep' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Dig Deep extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Dig Deep adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "Dig Deep", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes Dig Deep ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Dig Deep adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "Dig Deep", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dig deep, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "Dig Deep", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dig deep, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "Dig Deep".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by dig deep removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by dig deep, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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