Moreover, Torch Browser is blamed for spreading the Ask toolbar, which is offered and set by default during the installation. Besides, it may enable tracking cookies and start collecting related to a user's browsing habits, including: It may even block users' attempts to use another web browser and will certainly not allow resetting the default browser. Commonly it is promoted via free software, which is why many people found it as a new default browser out of nowhere.īesides, it is accused of using a computer's resources and slowing it down. Nevertheless, it's considered a potentially unwanted program and is equalized to adware due to several reasons. Despite all of these accusations, this web browser is not a dangerous piece of software. It is blamed for catching the users and spreading adware. Many security-related websites also consider Torch Browser to be quite untrustworthy. In my malware testing, I have had torch installed with malware.
Some that are considered outright malware, have Torch bundled.
It comes 'bundled' with a lot of questionable toolbars and programs. Unfortunately, Torch Browser aroused various doubts among Internet users who even claim that:
