PUM.Hijack.HomepageControl
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| Ranking: | 3,626 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 3,060 |
| First Seen: | June 11, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 19, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PUM.UserWLoad might be a malware infection that is hard to find and uninstall from compromised PC by many security tools.PUM.UserWLoad may show a potentially unwanted message on the desktop of the affected computer. While being installed on the targeted computer system, PUM.UserWLoad makes changes to the computer system. PUM.Hijack.HomepageControl alters computer settings resulting in web browser diversions or violation of your privacy so that remote cybercrimianls could monitor an affected PC user's Internet surfing activities. PUM.Hijack.HomepageControl substitutes the default start page and search engine with a seemingly trustworthy random website on the hijacked Internet browser.
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