Bettersmurf
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | December 2, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | October 1, 2021 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Bettersmurf is a PUP or Potentially Unwanted Program, despite the fact that Bettersmurf is mistakenly referred to as a virus. The main purpose of Bettersmurf is to make money at the expense of computer users by exposing them to advertising material and promoting certain websites associated with this PUP. Bettersmurf may be installed on most Web browsers commonly used on the Windows operating system, including Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox on most commonly used versions of Windows used today, including Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows XP and Windows Vista. There are several types of advertisements associated with Bettersmurf, including video advertisements, sliding advertisements, banner advertisements, pop-up windows and in-text advertisements designed to display intrusive pop-up windows when the mouse passes over highlighted text on unrelated websites. If Bettersmurf is installed on your computer, security researchers recommend its immediate removal from the affected computer.
The Companionship with Bettersmurf May Become a Nightmare
There are several problems associated with Bettersmurf. The following symptoms may be linked to a Bettersmurf infection:
- Bettersmurf may cause your computer to crash more frequently, freeze at various intervals or perform poorly.
- Bettersmurf may interfere with other software. Bettersmurf may disable security software installed on the victim's computer in an attempt to protect itself from detection and removal.
- Bettersmurf may block access to your files, often preventing computer users from accessing commonly used files, such as videos, music, documents and images.
- Bettersmurf may cause the appearance of various kinds of pop-up windows containing advertisements and affiliate marketing links.
- Bettersmurf may affect your Internet connectivity, causing your Web browser to take significantly longer than normal to load websites or connect to the Internet.
- Malware researchers have noted that Bettersmurf may hijack the victim's Web browser, forcing it to visit websites associated with Bettersmurf repeatedly.
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