Norassie
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| Ranking: | 7,919 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,488 |
| First Seen: | August 28, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | September 18, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Norassie is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). There are many types of PUPs. If your security software is detecting the presence of Norassie on your machine, then this indicates a PUP related to the Norassie adware plug-in. These PUPs can contain adware, as well as various unwanted component types, which may include unwanted Web browser toolbars, Web browser extensions or plug-ins, and various other unwanted add-ons to the affected Web browser. Norassie and similar PUPs are not considered threats because they are not destructive and do not represent a significant threat to privacy. However, there are concerns related to PUPs and adware, and it is recommended that computer users remove Norassie and similar components from affected computers immediately. PUPs like Norassie may alter how your computer performs significantly. They also may serve as a gateway to threat infections or more severe problems down the line.
How to Notice the Presence of Norassie and Similar PUP on a Computer
There are numerous symptoms that may be associated with components like Norassie. Some of the symptoms that may be linked to these adware and PUP infections are:
- Components like Norassie may insert advertisements into the websites viewed by the computer users. PC security researchers have reported that Norassie may add banner ads to the websites visited by the computer user.
- Norassie and similar PUPs may alter text on the Web pages visited by the computer user. A typical tactic used by these components will be to change words on a Web page into hyperlinks, which would lead the computer users to other websites containing questionable and frequently possible unsafe content.
- Web browsers affected by Norassie and similar components may pester the computer user with constant pop-up windows and messages. This is the most usual symptom associated with Norassie and similar threats, which can be quite inconvenient, making the affected computer much more difficult than normal to use.
- Once Norassie has been installed, it is fairly typical that numerous other unwanted components may be installed on the affected computer as well. The affected computers may be plagued with various other PUPs and adware after Norassie has been installed.
- Components like Norassie may make unwanted changes to the affected Web browser's configuration. Norassie may change the affected Web browser's default search engine and homepage, altering it so that it leads to websites associated with shady marketing schemes and possible threats.
How Norassie may be Installed on a Computer
The most common method of distributing Norassie is by bundling it with other software. When computer users install a new program, they may skip through the installation process, failing to realize that they also have agreed to install Norassie, unwanted Web browser toolbars, and other questionable add-ons. Once Norassie is installed, its main purpose is to generate ad revenue. To do this, Norassie displays ads frequently and makes changes to the affected Web browser that are designed to increase the likelihood that the computer users will click on ad content or visit certain URLs repeatedly. This large number of ads, redirects, and other unwanted behaviors can make a computer affected by Norassie to become extremely difficult to use as normal. It also may reduce the system performance and increase the likelihood of a threat infection or more serious problems down the line. Norassie is an entire family of adware and PUPs that are signed by Norassie LTD, based on Mahe, Eden Island. This company has been known for distributing other adware and PUPs, using the digital signature associated with COMODO CA Limited. It is crucial to take care when installing any new software to prevent unwanted components like Norassie from being bundled along with any new software.
