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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 125 |
| First Seen: | February 16, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Anti-obscene will alert the computer user that the 'anti-obscene virus' has infected their computer, and then offer a software download to remove this supposed virus infection. PC security analysts strongly advise computer users to avoid interacting with Anti-obscene in any way. Messages like the ones presented by Anti-obscene may be used to distribute PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). In fact, if the Anti-obscene advertisements are appearing in your Web browser, it is highly likely that a PUP is already present in it. Anti-obscene advertisements are accompanied by a wide variety of other error messages and suspicious advertisements. These constant error messages may make it very difficult to use the affected Web browser. To stop the appearance of Anti-obscene advertisements and other irritating symptoms associated with these types of components, PC security analysts strongly advise computer users to remove the PUP responsible for them with an anti-malware utility.
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The Anti-obscene Advertisements and Their Associated PUPs
PUPs associated with Anti-obscene may pester computer users with irritating advertisements, pop-up windows and fake error messages, including the Anti-obscene advertisements themselves constantly. Apart from content like Anti-obscene advertisements, other symptoms may be present on the affected Web browser. Below are some of the most common symptoms that may be related to Anti-obscene and its associated PUPs:
- Anti-obscene may be associated with poor Web browser performance. Affected Web browsers may operate slower than normal, redirect the computer users unexpectedly, and present a bizarre and unpredictable behavior. Other common symptoms linked to Anti-obscene may include slow performance, crashes, freezings, all contributing to the idea of the nonexistent 'anti-obscene virus' that is mentioned in the Anti-obscene notification.
- Anti-obscene advertisements are rarely the only pop-up messages that may appear on an affected computer. Other pop-up messages may try to convince computer users to fall for common online tactics or download unwanted software or components. PC security researchers strongly recommend that computer users avoid interacting with Anti-obscene Ads or downloading any content associated with these fake error messages.
- PUPs associated with Anti-obscene may create unwanted connections that may present a privacy risk, sending information about the affected Web browser and the computer user's Web browsing history to a third party.
How PUPs Associated with Anti-obscene may Enter a Computer
PUPs associated with Anti-obscene may be installed by bundling them with other programs. In most cases, computer users may not realize that they are downloading and installing a PUP when they agree to install other software. PC users may opt out of installing the PUP, but this option may not be straightforward. To avoid being tricked into downloading PUPs associated with Anti-obscene, malware analysts strongly advise that computer users read each step of the installation carefully, use 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation whenever it is present, and avoid any toolbars, Web browser extensions, or similar additional components when installing new software.
Putting an End to the Annoying Anti-obscene Advertisements
To stop Anti-obscene Ads from appearing, computer users should uninstall any PUP associated with Anti-obscene Ads using a reliable security program. It may be necessary to uninstall these PUPs using the Windows Control Panel. Since it is possible that the affected computer may have been exposed to additional unwanted components, it is recommended that computer users perform a full scan with a reliable security application after the PUP itself have been uninstalled. Future problems can be avoided by installing and using a reliable security application that is fully up-to- date and taking care to read all instructions when installing any new software, even if acquired from a reputable source.
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