TROJ_REDIR.CU

Posted: December 27, 2011

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Ranking:	11,525
Threat Level:	9/10
Infected PCs:	2,370

First Seen:	December 27, 2011
Last Seen:	January 27, 2025
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

TROJ_REDIR.CU is a browser hijacker that can infect new computers by drive-by-download scripts that are hosted on hostile websites, although TROJ_REDIR.CU may also be used as a payload by Trojan droppers that install TROJ_REDIR.CU by themselves. Browser redirects to malicious sites are the primary symptoms of TROJ_REDIR.CU, which has recently been distributed on Facebook in the disguise of a coupon plugin. SpywareRemove.com malware experts, accordingly, advise you to be cautious about interacting with unusual Facebook pages or installing software from untrustworthy sources – especially if the software appears to offer unusually-good bargains at no cost. If you see symptoms of TROJ_REDIR.CU on your PC or contact TROJ_REDIR.CU's plugin, standard anti-malware applications can remove TROJ_REDIR.CU and put a stop to its redirect attacks without incurring any harm to your computer.

TROJ_REDIR.CU – Making Your Holidays Not So Happy

TROJ_REDIR.CU's primary propagation scheme utilizes a profile page on Facebook that claims to offer a 'Christmas theme for free!' Clicking the ubiquitous 'Like' button on this page is all that it takes for TROJ_REDIR.CU to begin its installation process by asking you to install its fake plugin, which is named 'Free Cheesecake Factory Coupons.' This malicious plugin or BHO doesn't have Christmas themes or coupons to offer, but TROJ_REDIR.CU will pretend otherwise as TROJ_REDIR.CU posts to your Facebook Wall with messages about its features and links to itself. Even Facebook links from friends and known acquaintances, therefore, shouldn't be trusted unless you've confirmed that they're not the work of TROJ_REDIR.CU or another PC threat.

You can spot TROJ_REDIR.CU's Wall messages by the following text:

Get Christmas Theme for FB on --->>0<<---Free Christmas Theme for all FB users!! Just install this amazing new fb Christmas new look and change your profile looks show it to your friends too

Avoiding interaction with TROJ_REDIR.CU's fake plugin and messages will allow you to avoid infection by TROJ_REDIR.CU. However, if your contacts are exhibiting symptoms of a TROJ_REDIR.CU infection, you should contact them to be certain that they remove TROJ_REDIR.CU with suitable anti-malware software since they may not be automatically-notified of TROJ_REDIR.CU's actions and can remain unaware of its existence until warned.

TROJ_REDIR.CU – a Simple Browser Hijacker Beneath its Yuletide Trappings

Besides propagating itself, TROJ_REDIR.CU has only one purpose that SpywareRemove.com malware experts have found – browser redirect attacks or browser hijacks. TROJ_REDIR.CU will redirect you to malicious websites that may use drive-by-download scripts to install PC threats, host phishing scams that steal personal information or market fake security products. Any contact with TROJ_REDIR.CU or a site that TROJ_REDIR.CU promotes should be considered good cause to scan your PC with your preferred brand of anti-malware scanner.

Although TROJ_REDIR.CU itself has limited functionality and, therefore, is considered to be a low-priority threat, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that sites that TROJ_REDIR.CU forces to load may be capable of much worse attacks than TROJ_REDIR.CU's and that you should always take any browser hijacker infection seriously until it's properly deleted.

TROJ_REDIR.CU

Threat Metric

TROJ_REDIR.CU – Making Your Holidays Not So Happy

TROJ_REDIR.CU – a Simple Browser Hijacker Beneath its Yuletide Trappings

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