Threat Database Potentially Unwanted Programs SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX

SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 9,873
Threat Level: 90 % (High)
Infected Computers: 638
First Seen: September 1, 2015
Last Seen: September 11, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX detection is used by security applications to notify users of a program installer that contains more than one program and may download other software without your consent. The SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX detection usually refers to an online installer that is not more than 5MB and may claim to install the latest version of the DirectX software. However, SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX will not download safe software and may install on your PC programs like SupTab and Orbitum. Additionally, the SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX program will place two DLL files named '_shfoldr' and 'idp' in your Temp folder to inject code into your browser. Keep in mind that SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX may connect to the Internet via insecure channels and change your default search engine to Delta-search.com and Css.infospace.com that are associated with browser hijackers. Programs detected as SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX should not be trusted and may remain on your PC in the form of a browser extension that uses tracking cookies to help advertisers develop better marketing strategies. As stated above, SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX may introduce programs on your PC that might slow down your computer, load ads and redirect you to harmful domains. The SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX may refer to a program updater listed in your startup programs module, and you should disable it. Users affected by SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX may want to consider using a reliable anti-malware application to scan their system of threats and remove all components of SoftwareBundler:Win32/FakeDiX.

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