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Getting annoying Popups? It may be Trojan.Popuper !! |
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Written by Crecia Scovill
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How It Infects:
trojan.Popuper is installed by other malware, or when you visit an infected website.
What It Does:
- Downloads other malware.
- Adds itself to your Windows registry, allowing it to load when your computer starts.
- Displays annoying icons in your system tray.
Vulnerable Operating Systems:
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Type:
Trojan
Technical Name:
Trojan.Popuper
Aliases:
Heuristic/VB.Downloader
Win32:Small-FT
Clicker.BHH
Trojan.Clicker.VB.BX
Win32/SillyDL.846240!Trojan
Win32/Notiex.E
Hijacker.VB.ij
Trojan-Clicker.Win32.VB.ij
Downloader-ACV
adware/2Z0o
Troj/DwnLdr-CFH
Trojan/Clicker.VB.ij
TrojanClicker.Win32.VB
Trojan-Clicker.Win32.VB.ij
How To Avoid Infection:
Do not download unknown files or files from unknown sources. Do not click links in emails from unknown or suspicious sources. Scan all downloaded files with StopSign before running them. Ensure your computer has all critical updates from Microsoft Windows Update.
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