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Popper-Jhertz Websearch   Read More
Type: Trojan
Also Known as: Trojan.Popper (Symantec) Windows Overlay Components
SG Index: 6 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Popper-Jhertz:
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: A Trojan is a program that enables an attacker to get nearly complete control over an infected PC. Frequently used tool by malicious hackers. When this program executes, the program performs a specific set of actions. This usually works toward the goal of allowing the trojan to survive on a system and open up a backdoor.
    Comment: Downloads software without users knowledge.

    Installs itself as a Windows service and creates startup entries so it will run each time the computer is rebooted. Has the ability to monitor the startup entries and replace them if they are removed.

    Communicates with a host to receive update commands and display advertisements.

    An uninstaller is included with this trojan. It can be executed from the Add or Remove Progams.
    The uninstaller does not remove all files that have been downloaded and installed.
    Screenshots:
    Popper-Jhertz Uninstaller being ran to remove the infection. The uninstaller does not remove all of the installed components.
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Shows Advertisements
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