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Win32/ExFriendAlert.B

Posted: November 27, 2013

Threat Metric

Ranking: 5,479
Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 3,932
First Seen: December 2, 2013
Last Seen: October 16, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Win32/ExFriendAlert.B is adware that appears to be used to promote various questionable websites, products and services. Win32/ExFriendAlert.B displays pop-up and full-page advertisements and banners and on the screen of the computer. Most computer users find Win32/ExFriendAlert.B to be disturbing because it may often interfere with the PC user's browsing habits. Instead of visiting the desired website, if clicked on any random pop-up adverts or banners, Win32/ExFriendAlert.B may divert the web browser to suspicious websites designed to make a profit from raised web traffic and clicks on ads. Mostly, Win32/ExFriendAlert.B is spread with the help of freeware that web users may download from various suspicious websites. Win32/ExFriendAlert.B may be installed on the computer system without the PC user's authorization together with the downloaded free app. Win32/ExFriendAlert.B may also be installed inadvertently by not carefully following the installation steps of free software. Win32/ExFriendAlert.B is difficult to detect and remove from the PC by numerous security tools. If the pop-up ads of Win32/ExFriendAlert.B are shown on the screen of the PC, this may indicate that Win32/ExFriendAlert.B or other security threat is installed on the computer system.

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Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:
universe-ofdatings.com
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