PUP.MediaPlayerAlpha
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| Ranking: | 10,731 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 961 |
| First Seen: | February 11, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | September 14, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PUP.MediaPlayerAlpha is a potentially unwanted program, which may modify the default browser settings on the PC. PUP.MediaPlayerAlpha may replace the default homepage and search provider with a questionable website, or open it in a new tab window of the Web browser whenever the computer user strives to open a blank page. PUP.MediaPlayerAlpha may be related to adware and, therefore, it may insert a relevant plug-in, add-on or browser extension, or toolbar, and perform other unwanted and potentially dangerous actions on the computer system such as show disturbing pop-up advertisements, banners and messages on the desktop of the PC. PUP.MediaPlayerAlpha may also be linked to browser hijackers that may hijack the Web browser and unwillingly divert PC users to unreliable websites that were created to possibly boost traffic of an unknown website and make money from clicks on ads. PUP.MediaPlayerAlpha may be distributed and access the computer through bundled freeware that PC users can download from suspicious download websites on the Internet.
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