Threat Database Adware Ntuserlitelist Ads

Ntuserlitelist Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 80 % (High)
Infected Computers: 4
First Seen: June 6, 2017
Last Seen: March 6, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Ntuserlitelist program is classified as adware, which is related to software like SmartService and the Winvmx Client. The Ntuserlitelist adware is dedicated to generating pay-per-click revenue for its creators and may display advertisements from questionable sources. Computer security researchers alert that the Ntuserlitelist adware may be installed on computers when users handle free software packages with the 'Advanced' and 'Typical' option. The Ntuserlitelist adware may inject code into browsers like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. Security analysts note that the Ntuserlitelist adware might create folders in the following locations:

  • C:\Users\{USERNAME}\AppData\Local\llssoft
  • C:\Users\{USERNAME}\AppData\Local\ntuserlitelist

The threat appears to employ a file infrastructure, which resembles those we have seen with the SmartService and the Winvmx Client. The Ntuserlitelist adware was seen using files like 'vmxclient.exe,' 'dataup.exe' and 'winscr.exe.' The Ntuserlitelist adware is deemed as a slightly more advanced program compared to TapBreaker and Search Adventure, which work as browser extensions. The Ntuserlitelist adware might run as a system service and push advertisements on your screen directly. That means the Ntuserlitelist adware may substitute the safe ads on your favorite pages with content from unreliable sources. Additionally, the Ntuserlitelist adware may show commercials on your new tab page and open pop-up windows. The Ntuserlitelist adware may prove difficult for manual removal and users are encouraged to use a credible anti-spyware solution. The Ntuserlitelist adware may modify the system settings to ensure it is classified as a system process and obstruct users who wish to delete it. PC users who attempted to remove the Ntuserlitelist adware manually have reported that deleting the associated files brought up an error report that says "The requested resource is in use." and the removal was unsuccessful.

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