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Adcheat 1.0Websearch   Read More
Type: Trojan
Also Known as: AutoAlexa
SG Index: 5 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Adcheat:
  • 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: This is a trojan that installs the alexa toolbar without user consent in order to inflate the alexa ranking of the distributor's website.
    Screenshots:
    Adcheat When demnsvr.exe is installed, it loads demnsvrBHO.dll to the registry.
    Adcheat This is the program that is ran to clear your cookie cache. When the trojan is completely installed, it clears the cookie cache without showing this screen.
       
    Properties:
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  EULA is (partially) obscured
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  Shows Advertisements
  •  Stealth Tactics
  • Related Products
    Product Category Comment
  •  Alexa Toolbar
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