PUP.NetLiker
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| Ranking: | 1,656 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 22,614 |
| First Seen: | December 18, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PUP.NetLiker is a PUP or Potentially Unwanted Program. PUP.NetLiker exposes computer users to advertising material and questionable marketing content in order to generate money for its creators. Generally, PUPs like PUP.NetLiker are not considered damaging like viruses or Trojans because they are not as destructive and generally easier to remove. However, PUP.NetLiker and similar Web browser add-ons may cause symptoms that are just as irritating as many threats. Typically, PUP.NetLiker takes the form of an add-on for popular Web browsers on Windows, including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Generally, PUP.NetLiker is distributed by bundling PUP.NetLiker with low quality freeware downloaded from poorly guarded software download websites. Malware researchers strongly advise avoiding PUP.NetLiker and similar PUPs in order to keep your computer safe and prevent marketers from profiting at your expense. If PUP.NetLiker is already installed on your computer, PUP.NetLiker should be removed immediately with the help of a robust and updated anti-malware solution.
The Signs that May Purport to PUP.NetLiker
One of the main problems associated with PUP.NetLiker is the fact that this PUP may cause a large number of problems on affected Web browsers. The following are symptoms that may be linked to PUP.NetLiker:
- PUP.NetLiker may make unauthorized changes to a Web browser's settings. PUP.NetLiker may change the affected Web browser's security settings, home page, default search engine, new tab or window Web page. These modifications are carried out to expose computer users to sponsored domains as soon as the affected Web browser is opened and to make it more susceptible to potentially risky content.
- PUP.NetLiker hijacks the affected Web browser, forcing it to visit certain websites repeatedly. PUP.NetLiker may cause browser redirects repeatedly and at unexpected intervals, exposing the computer user to further potentially harmful online content.
- PUP.NetLiker may take over the affected Web browser and display various kinds of advertisements. PUP.NetLiker displays banner advertisements, pop-up windows and in-text marketing content associated with pop-up messages.
URLs
PUP.NetLiker may call the following URLs:
| https://hp.hemailaccesshere.com/s?query= |
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