Lasaoren.com
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| Ranking: | 9,325 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 17,144 |
| First Seen: | September 16, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | February 11, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Lasaoren.com is a questionable search website that is linked to a Potentially Unwanted Program that may be incorrectly considered as threatening. Software that is not threatening, but that has many of the characteristics of threats – this includes toolbars and Web browser add-ons linked to Lasaoren.com – is often known as a Potentially Unwanted Program. The main reason Web browser extensions linked to Lasaoren.com are considered PUPs is that they may be installed automatically.
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How Lasaoren.com and PUPs Linked to this Search Website may Affect a Computer
Despite Lasaoren.com being considered a PUP, malware analysts consider that Lasaoren.com may represent a threat that should be removed. This is because Lasaoren.com may affect a computer negatively. Many anti-virus programs are incapable of detecting PUPs, including those linked to Lasaoren.com. Computer users should take steps to protect their computers with a strong, reliable anti-malware solution that is fully up-to-date and capable of detecting and removing PUPs. The main purpose of the Lasaoren.com search website is not to deliver results. Rather, Lasaoren.com may be used to expose computer users to numerous advertisements disguised as search results in order to make money at your expense. PUPs linked to Lasaoren.com may be designed to force computer users to visit Lasaoren.com repeatedly and to force them to view content linked to Lasaoren.com on the affected Web browser.
PUPs associated with Lasaoren.com may try to force you to visit this low-quality search engine repeatedly. Some ways in which they do this is by redirecting you when using your Web browser and compelling your Web browser to exhibit pop-up windows containing Lasaoren.com. These PUPs also may change your Web browser's default search engine and homepage to Lasaoren.com automatically.
How PUPs Associated with Lasaoren.com may Enter a PC
The commonest way that PUPs like those linked to Lasaoren.com may enter a computer is by including them in the installation of other software. It is a common practice to bundle toolbars, plug-ins and other extensions with free software, especially software downloaded from questionable third-party sources. Because of this, malware researchers strongly advise taking precautions to prevent any unwanted software from entering your computer.
Preventing the Installation of PUPs Like those Linked to Lasaoren.com
There are precautionary proceedings that should be executed to avoid the installation of PUPs such as those associated with Lasaoren.com. For example, you should always read the User Agreement when installing new programs. The installation process will always include Terms and Conditions, some kind of EULA or a software license agreement. It's wise to scroll through it looking for mentions of any software that may be included in the download without your knowledge. During the installation process, it's recommended to use custom installation. Unlike automated install options, custom install will allow you to monitor every component being installed on your PC and opt out of anything that you do not need or want, including PUPs linked to Lasaoren.com. In most cases, you may be asked to install various PUPs apart from those linked to Lasaoren.com; always opt out of any Web browser add-ons, toolbars, extensions and other suspicious components.
Some types of software may be linked to PUPs. Avoid questionable third-party download sources, preferring instead downloads from official, reputable sources or directly from software developers. Third parties may take legitimate software and add their own installers to install PUPs automatically. Some types of free software commonly linked to PUPs (including Lasaoren.com toolbars and PUPs) include download managers, PDF software and video format converters.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Lasaoren.com
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. | bkup.dat | 209ca206b803f1c4e788fea1541867ad | 138 |
| 2. | lasaoren.exe | 1cf60a431ca94bb9ce57244e95f39a0f | 78 |
| 3. | UpdateTask.exe | c1e10923c18f7f3a8ac844524fa6b0f9 | 4 |
| 4. | brs.exe | e6d1051155e6c70b5b2003d91b39d364 | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
Lasaoren.com may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\Lasaoren |
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Lasaoren |
| %APPDATA%\WSE_Lasaoren |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Lasaoren |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\WSE_Lasaoren |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\WSE_Lasaoren |
URLs
Lasaoren.com may call the following URLs:
| Lasaoren Search |
| lasaoren.com |
