Adware-OneStep.l
Posted: March 2, 2011
Threat Metric
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Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.
Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.
% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
| Threat Level: | 2/10 |
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| Infected PCs: | 9 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
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| Last Seen: | April 22, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Although Adware-OneStep.l isn't a Trojan, a worm or a virus, Adware-OneStep.l nonetheless presents a minor security hazard due to misleading advertising and is generally a significant nuisance to anyone trying to use a computer infected with Adware-OneStep.l. Adware-OneStep.l is one variation on the overall unwanted Adware-OneStep adware program, and frequently generates advertisements that take priority on the screen. Adware-OneStep.l may advertise adult content, and is likely to create registry entries to enable Adware-OneStep.l to run on startup. This infection may not be a high level security risk, but deleting Adware-OneStep.l is still the action most users will want to take when confronted with Adware-OneStep.l.
Adware-OneStep.l is not a Traditional Security Assailant but Nonetheless Quite Annoying
Adware-OneStep.l and variations of it are distinguished primarily by their focus on creating pop-ups. These pop-up advertisements may mislead you about the state of your computer, creating false alerts and warnings. Ordinary advertisements are also probable, especially ones that focus on pornography and other adult content. There will be little indication of Adware-OneStep.l running by itself; you'll usually need to identify Adware-OneStep.l by the advertisements it creates, or by noting the unusual Task Manager processes.
Adware-OneStep.l isn't able to infect new systems by itself and doesn't install other malware. Because of the former limitation, Adware-OneStep.l usually infects computers by being bundled with other programs like rogue scanners. Such products are typically found on dangerous websites, freeware sites with poor upload security, and on P2P file distribution networks. Adware-OneStep.l can also be downloaded and installed by Trojans, in which case Adware-OneStep.l is likely the least of your problems.
Some pop-ups may be security risks by linking to malicious websites, and many will cause other problems with your computer by devouring system resources like memory and changing program focus on your screen. Adware-OneStep.l does create startup registry entries and will run without you enabling Adware-OneStep.l intentionally.
Identifying and Ridding Yourself of Adware-OneStep.l
The Adware-OneStep.l infection may be identified by other names, with the most prominent ones being Trojan.Malcol (an erroneous classification) and AdWare.Win32.Zwangi. Adware-OneStep.l was detected in early 2011, and shouldn't be difficult for good security programs to combat if you've kept their malware definitions updated.
The primary risk in deleting Adware-OneStep.l is missing any related infections, since Adware-OneStep.l will probably come with other, more serious threats. Using common-sense techniques for sweeping your system completely clean of Adware-OneStep.l and anything related to Adware-OneStep.l will prevent unforeseen consequences or the return of this adware nuisance.
Adware-OneStep.l
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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:zumie.dll
File name: zumie.dllSize: 487.42 KB (487424 bytes)
MD5: b536b8ff85a2fdd85378d2cb4db54908
Detection count: 43
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
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