Adware.Hicosmea
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 7,186 |
| First Seen: | May 25, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | January 24, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Hicosmea on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be compromising your online experience and potentially exposing you to more severe security threats. Adware, by its nature, is designed to display unwanted advertisements, but it can also collect user data and lead to further malware infections if not properly addressed.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Hicosmea?
Adware.Hicosmea refers to a type of adware that has been identified on your system. While the specifics of this adware can vary, its primary function is to generate revenue for its creators by displaying advertisements, often in intrusive and disruptive manners. This can include pop-ups, banners, and redirects to suspicious websites. The presence of adware on a system can significantly degrade the user experience, slow down the system, and potentially lead to more severe security issues.
How Adware.Hicosmea Operates
Adware.Hicosmea, like other forms of adware, operates by infiltrating a system, often through user interaction with malicious websites, downloading freeware or shareware that bundles the adware, or via phishing emails. Once installed, it can modify browser settings, create new registry entries, and may even install additional software to ensure its persistence. The adware then connects to its command and control servers to download and display ads, potentially tracking user behavior and collecting data for targeted advertising.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.Hicosmea infection can include an increase in the number of advertisements displayed while browsing the internet, unexpected redirects to suspicious websites, slowdowns in system and browser performance, and changes in browser settings such as the default homepage or search engine. Users may also notice the installation of new, unfamiliar programs or toolbars on their browsers. These symptoms can indicate the presence of adware and the need for immediate action to protect the system and user data.
- Increased number of ads while browsing
- Redirects to unfamiliar or suspicious websites
- System and browser slowdowns
- Unexplained changes in browser settings
- Appearance of new, unfamiliar programs or browser extensions
How to Remove Adware.Hicosmea
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from interfering with the removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all traces of Adware.Hicosmea.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that were installed around the time the adware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the adware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Hicosmea from your system is crucial to restoring your online security and privacy. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance in your online activities, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Regularly updating your operating system, browsers, and security software, as well as being cautious with downloads and email attachments, are key practices in preventing adware and other malware infections.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.Hicosmea
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. | uninstallce.exe | 12da1f6bf5ca85e6ea7b67826a2ad0f2 | 78 |
| 2. | Bundle_NuvisionDataRemarketer[1].exe | 8bb90bd847354bff43a399e10bf446ab | 5 |
| 3. | bundle_nuvisiondataremarketer.exe | efe7cbfca9074a83f5b51ec386bba0a3 | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
Adware.Hicosmea may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\agederar |
| %APPDATA%\commar |
| %APPDATA%\comter |
| %APPDATA%\encemuis |
| %APPDATA%\inminet |
| %APPDATA%\itesing |
| %APPDATA%\lytinsub |
| %APPDATA%\magtu |
| %APPDATA%\moters |
| %APPDATA%\pendis |
| %APPDATA%\proical |
| %APPDATA%\sursenel |
| %APPDATA%\tlerauic |
| %APPDATA%\tricomfi |
| %APPDATA%\wardmain |
| %appdata%\denaf |
