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PUP.VShareRedir

Posted: April 23, 2013

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 17
First Seen: April 23, 2013
OS(es) Affected: Windows

PUP.VShareRedir is a potentially unwanted program, which disables Google Chrome and other web browsers. When installed on the infected computer system, PUP.VShareRedir deteriorates the compromised PC's performance, however, without a malicious purpose. PUP.VShareRedir takes over the hijacked Internet browser and causes annoying redirects to suspicious websites, particularly, to a sharing portal. PUP.VShareRedir is difficult to detect and remove from the affected PC. PUP.VShareRedir can also restrict attacked PC users from accessing it on the targeted computer system. Legal anti-malware tool should be used for complete removal of PUP.VShareRedir.

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