Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al

Alias: Adware/SearchAid, Win32/Winshow!DLL.98816!Trojan, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.al, CWS.Feads

Description: This malicious program is a trojan downloader, which usually exploits various security holes for infecting the target system with different malware. This technique is always a potent threat for the computer, that's why it's strongly advisable to get rid of this pest as soon as possible.

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.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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 Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al protects itself from security software.

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al hides from the user and stays resident in background.

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al displays commercial advertisements.

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al changes browser settings.

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al connects itself to the internet.

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al may install other software.

Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al 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 Trojan/BHO/Hijacker/Agent.al, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Hacker Tool/AtomicXPro
Exploit/Win32.AutoAttack.250
Trojan/Exploit/GetAdmin
Hijacker/CWS.IEFeats3
Exploit/Bbox
Backdoor/TheThing.b
Key Logger/Black Box7
Key Logger/Black Box8
Hacker Tool/Shutdown
Trojan/Backdoor/Delf.lk