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Adware.JS.Agent.Q

Posted: December 16, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 8/10
Infected PCs: 61
First Seen: December 16, 2014
Last Seen: June 24, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Adware.JS.Agent.Q is a detection name that signals a particular application has adware capabilities. Adware.JS.Agent.Q is the JavaScript related to a browser extension, plugin or add-on that is created for advertising purposes. In most cases, Adware.JS.Agent.Q is associated with browser extensions that are created via the CrossRider network, enabling them to run on almost any web browser. Most users get infected with Adware.JS.Agent.Q after they downloaded freeware or shareware often bundled with a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). Once infiltrated your system, Adware.JS.Agent.Q generates plenty of unwanted commercial ads like pop-ups. Due to its adware capabilities, Adware.JS.Agent.Q may keep track of your browsing history and habits as well in order to display relevant advertisements. Computer threat analysts advise users to remove Adware.JS.Agent.Q and all the files associated with it, in order to clean up their system.

Aliases

PUA 'AppRider' (of type Adware)infected with Trojan.Crossrider.17413

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:



bf00e846-04c6-40ab-a15c-e8abad19e8c7.xpi File name: bf00e846-04c6-40ab-a15c-e8abad19e8c7.xpi
Mime Type: unknown/xpi
Group: Malware file
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