Adware.Chiem.a
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 0 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Chiem.a on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be displaying advertisements, collecting user data, or performing other potentially malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it and prevent further harm.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Chiem.a?
Adware.Chiem.a is a type of malicious software that is designed to display unwanted advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. It may also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, or personal information, to deliver targeted ads or sell to third-party companies. Adware can be bundled with free software, downloaded from untrusted sources, or installed through exploits in vulnerable applications.
How Adware.Chiem.a Operates
Once installed, Adware.Chiem.a can operate in various ways, including modifying browser settings, installing additional software, or creating scheduled tasks to run at startup. It may also use tactics such as browser hijacking, where it redirects users to unwanted websites or search engines
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| TrendMicro | PAK_Generic.001 |
| Symantec | Adware.SystemProcess |
| Sophos | BlockChecker |
| Prevx1 | Adware |
| Panda | Adware/Block-checker |
| McAfee | AdClicker-DF.dll |
| Ikarus | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Chiem.a |
| GData | Win32:Trojan-gen |
| Fortinet | Adware/Clicker |
| F-Secure | AdWare.Win32.Chiem.a |
| eWido | Adware.Chiem |
| eSafe | Spyware.SystemProces |
| CAT-QuickHeal | AdWare.BHO.Chiem.a (Not a Virus) |
| BitDefender | Trojan.Click.AD |
| AVG | Adware Generic.UED |
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | navshext.dll | f58314c057e7abf7d9c76130ef43eeaa | 0 |
