ShopForU

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 90
First Seen: November 4, 2014
Last Seen: May 2, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

ShopForU is a Possibly Unwanted Program linked to an adware that may be able to change browser settings on the infected computer and, thus, divert affected Web users to doubtful websites that may not be linked to your search queries. ShopForU adware also may show disturbing advertisements that may block the content of the Web page you are trying to work with. ShopForU adware may spread together with certain programs, such as freeware applications, updates downloaded from insecure websites or spam email attachments. ShopForU adware may compromise the targeted Web browser, trace the affected PC user's browsing habits and slow down your computer. Although some of the numerous advertisements displayed by ShopForU-related adware may be useful, malware experts recommend the removal of ShopForU from your computer, in order to have a safe and clean browsing experience.

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Registry Details

ShopForU may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Regexp file mask
%WinDir%\System32\Tasks\ShopForU Updater
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\shopforu.exe
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\shopforusetup.exe
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ShopForU

Directories

ShopForU may create the following directory or directories:

%LOCALAPPDATA%\shopforu

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