Threat Database Adware Adware.bProtect.D

Adware.bProtect.D

By JubileeX in Adware

Adware.bProtect.D is an adware component used by numerous browser hijacker infections. Although wrongfully categorized as a virus, Adware.bProtect.D is not as poisonous as other types of infections. However, Adware.bProtect.D does cause unwanted symptoms, mainly redirects to the Conduit search engine and the appearance of pop-up windows. Adware.bProtect.D has several names, including Search Protector, Browser Protector and Browser Defender. Typically, Adware.bProtect.D may be installed without the computer user's approval and is usually part of the setup file of a recently installed browser toolbar. In most cases, Adware.bProtect.D will be installed when installing one of the many suspicious browser toolbars associated with the Conduit search engine. These types of browser extensions often give computer users the option to opt out of installing these types of components. However, this option is often contained in the fine print of obfuscated in some way. Because of this, it is common for computer users to overlook the option to avoid an Adware.bProtect.D installation.

Adware.bProtect.D May Force You to Visit Unwanted Places

Adware.bProtect.D is commonly categorized as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). These types of unwanted components are not particularly virulent like rootkits, Trojans or viruses. However, they have been known to cause symptoms that may interfere with your work seriously or expose your computer to other forms of threats. Generally, Adware.bProtect.D displays advertisements on the affected Web browser or forces computer users to visit an unwanted website. Adware.bProtect.D may commonly appear in your Task Manager as browserProtect.exe. Unfortunately, stopping this process is not enough. It is necessary to remove Adware.bProtect.D's associated browser extension entirely in order to stop Adware.bProtect.D redirects and other symptoms associated with this adware infection.

How to Avoid Threats Such as Adware.bProtect.D

To stop symptoms associated with Adware.bProtect.D, first use the Control Panel or your Web browser's extension manage to remove any recently installed Web browser add-ons. Once this has been done, use a strong anti-malware tool to scan your computer to remove any traces left of Adware.bProtect.D. Finally, ESG security researchers recommend restoring your default Web browser and computer settings due to the fact that Adware.bProtect.D may change your default websites and other settings on your computer. To prevent future run-ins with Adware.bProtect.D, use reliable security software to protect your computer from attacks and browse the Web safely by avoiding unknown links and file downloads.

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