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BHO/Hijacker/MediaUpdate

Alias: MediaUpdate/SafeSurfing, MediaUpdate

Description: MediaUpdate is a browser hijacker implemented as Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object. It downloads from its server a list of target sites and keywords. If you visit a targeted site or view a page with a keyword in its title, MediaUpdate will redirect you to their affiliate page.

Threat type:

BHO - A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes BHO/Hijacker/MediaUpdate: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

BHO/Hijacker/MediaUpdate Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with BHO/Hijacker/MediaUpdate, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system32\medup012.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\medup012.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
HKCR\clsid\{b8c0220d-763d-49a4-95f4-61dfdec66ee6}
HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{b8c0220d-763d-49a4-95f4-61dfdec66ee6}
HKCR\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{b8c0220d-763d-49a4-95f4-61dfdec66ee6}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{b8c0220d-763d-49a4-95f4-61dfdec66ee6}
HKLM\software\invictus

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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