Can't Remove Google5.com?
Google5.com is triggered by a malicious search hijacker that modifies Windows hosts file and reroute Google, Yahoo and Bing search engine requests. The browser hijacker will alter DNS settings and redirect IE and Firefox browsers to http://Google5.com and show annoying targeted adverts. Mostly, Google5.com is installed on the system via corrupt multimedia downloads, adult web sites, spam email links or through peer-to-peer file exchange programs. Google5.com re-direct virus may monitor your visited webpages and redirect the accumulated information to remote servers.
Possible signs of Search Hijacker
- Sluggish system boot and shutdown time
- Hard to erase corrupt files manually
- Stolen personal information redirected to third parties
- Unknown running files in Windows task list
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Threat Details
| Malware Data |
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Threat name: |
Google5.com |
Also identified as: |
Google5 |
Type: |
Search Hijacker |
Sub type: |
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General description: |
Search hijacker is a malicious program code that modifies Web browser settings and redirect users to unwanted websites after entering search quarries into Yahoo, MSN, Bing or Google. Search hijackers attach themselves into running processes to stay away from detection.
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| Infection Severity |
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Risk level: |
High |
Distribution level: |
Medium |
Removal level: |
Difficult |
Harm level: |
High |
Infected systems |
Windows 95, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows ME, Windows 98 |
| Related Threats/Aliases |
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Aliases/Clones: |
Not Available |
Related Threats: |
toseeka.com, mfeed search, thewebsitesurvey.com, monstermarketplace.com, adcloudmedia.com/denypage1.html, xpbargains.com, gsearch, websiteconfirmreq.com |
Files |
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Exe files: |
Not Available |
Dll files: |
Not Available |
Aditional files: |
Not Available |
Related Search Strings |
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