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Full Name:
Smitfraud Websearch
Type: Trojan
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Smitfraud:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • 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: Smitfraud appears to users as a security application looking for malware. This trojan displays fake alerts to scare the user into paying for the program.
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Changes browser
  •  Deceptive Advertising
  •  Doesn't label popups ads
  •  Fake "You are infected alerts"
  •  No EULA present
  •  Redirects searches
  •  Shows Advertisements
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