Adw_Shopper Descriptions
Adw_Shopper is a widely spread adware that activates annoying mass pop ups and install additional malware onto infected local and network pc's. When inside Shopper adware will generate corrupt regsvr32.exe, IEXPLORE.EXE, cmd.exe files using large amount of system resources causing unreliable computer speed. Normally the Adw_Shopper infects the system through dubious pornographic web sites, video codec bundles and File-sharing programs. Adw_Shopper can collect private banking data (credit card numbers, usernames, passwords) and harm Windows system files!
Aliases: ADW_SHOPPER, ADW_SHOPPER.F
Possible warning signs of Adw_Shopper adware:
- Modified browser homepage settings and search results
- Altered desktop settings and wallpaper, missing desktop shortcuts and system tray icons
- Strange Shopper processes running in Windows task list, can't avoid weird beeping noise
- Hard to uninstall Shopper manually, files re-installs itself after removal
- Missing dlls, registry keys and Windows files resulting in "Blue Screen Of Death" error
- Dropped Computer performance, sluggish system starup, reboot and abnormal windows shut downs
- Desktop flooded with pornographic and gambling popups even with pop-up blocker
Adw_Shopper behavior:
- Watches Windows system activity, records browsing habits and generates matching pop up ads
- Shopper inactivates active security applications, gathers and forwards private data (passwords, usernames etc.) to distant servers
- Use leaks in Windows security system to download malicious threats from remote hacker servers
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