Removal Instructions For Smartagent.ds.adp.com
The Smartagent.ds.adp.com search redirection is typically caused by a malicious DNS hijacker that changes the HOSTS file settings on your computer. The virus will replace internet search results with links with its own addresses and redirect Web users' search queries to sites containing malware.
In the contaminated computer, the virus will stop the security software, change keys in the registry and alter files. The result will be that if people click on google, yahoo or bing, the search engine traffic will be directed to Smartagent.ds.adp.com or different commercial websites. The Smartagent.ds.adp.com related malware can change your browser's home page and cause the speed of your computer to be severely degraded.
Possible side effects includes:
- Corrupt registry entries
- Unrequested toolbars
- Annoying pop up pages
- Browser performance issues
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Technical Details
| Malware Specification |
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Redirection: |
Smartagent.ds.adp.com |
Also known as: |
Smartagent.ds.adp |
Paths: |
Not Available |
Related malware: |
Search Engine Redirect Virus |
Short description: |
A redirect virus also known as search hijacker is a form of malware that alters the proxy settings and redirects search engine traffic to different webpages for the sole intention of spamming users. The search hijacker is usually installed together with a rootkit software which may provide remote control of the infiltrated machine.
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| Threat Levels |
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Risk level: |
Severe |
Distribution level: |
High |
Removal level: |
Difficult |
Damage level: |
Medium |
Infected systems: |
MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 2000 |
| Other Redirects |
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Domain names and IP Numbers: |
kasasyl.co.cc, webresults6.org, mdlinx.com, adam.jobopex.info, deal-choices.com, guide1.net, profitsengine.com, search-netsite.com, offer-provider.com |
Related Keywords |
| yahoo redirect me to some search engine site ..., If I try clicking a site in Yahoo it redirects me to Smartagent.ds.adp.com ..., Whenever I click a search link on Google or Yahoo I get redirected ..., google takes me to bad search traffic ..., yahoo redirects to ads when i click on a link ..., Google links redirects me to some site that has nothing to do with the result I clicked on ... |
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