PUP.VPLMedia.A
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| Ranking: | 7,167 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,902 |
| First Seen: | August 28, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
PUP.VPLMedia.A is a potentially unwanted program, which may change browser settings on the compromised Internet browser. PUP.VPLMedia.A may substitute the default homepage or search provider with suspicious advertising website, or modify the default tab of the hijacked Internet browser any time the computer user strives to open a blank page, with the tricky commercial website. PUP.VPLMedia.A encompasses adware applications, installs toolbars or has other uncertain purposes. Technically, PUP.VPLMedia.A is not a virus, but it carries a variety of damaging traits, such as rootkit functionalities to cover itself deeply into the affected PC, browser hijacking and, generally, just interfering with the target computer user's experience. PUP.VPLMedia.A may use blackhat SEO to increase traffic of the website and make a profit from click fraud. PUP.VPLMedia.A can penetrate into the targeted computer packed with freeware and shareware applications (download-managers,video recording/streaming or PDF creators). PUP.VPLMedia.A is also packed within the custom installer on many download websites, such as CNET, Brothersoft or Softonic, so if the web user has downloaded a particular software product from these websites, he/she might also installed PUP.VPLMedia.A throughout the setup process of the particular software product.
URLs
PUP.VPLMedia.A may call the following URLs:
| accurateweathertoday.com |
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