Somoto
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 2 |
| First Seen: | August 26, 2011 |
| Last Seen: | September 10, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Somoto browser hijacker is a malicious toolbar and malware infection that is typically included in some freeware downloads. The Somoto browser hijacker and toolbar has been associated with several free applications for playing .flv movies (such as downloaded YouTube movies. The Somoto browser hijacker significantly alters your computer's browsing behavior. This malicious infection can cause your Internet browser to redirect you constantly to the somoto.com website. This website is a fake version of the Google search engine, designed to display results that are associated with malware and Trojan infections. If your Internet browser is constantly directing you to the Somoto website, ESG PC security researchers strongly recommend booting your PC in Safe Mode. Then, it is important that you use a fully-updated anti-malware utility to detect and remove the Somoto browser hijacker and its associated malware.
Table of Contents
The Underlying Cause of the Somoto Infection
Most cases of infection with the Somoto browser hijacker are associated with a video application named FLV & AVI player. There are several versions of this freeware application. As part of its installation process, this program will install the Somoto toolbar and browser hijacker onto your computer. If you remove Somoto, the video player associated with Somoto will often refuse to open. ESG PC security researchers strongly recommend avoiding any applications that force you to download and install the Somoto toolbar. There are numerous free, effective video players that can give you great results without needing to download malware or install a bulky, malicious toolbar onto your Internet browser (for example, the VLC video player).
Problems Associated with the Somoto Browser Hijacker
The Somoto browser hijacker has several harmful effects on a computer system. Computer users that have become infected with this malicious toolbar report that their Internet browser homepage has been changed. The Somoto browser hijacker can also redirect your web browsing, sending you to websites that contain malicious advertisements and malware-ridden links. The Somoto infection acts as a gateway through which other more dangerous kinds of malware can infect your computer system. It is because of this that ESG PC security researchers strongly advise against leaving a Somoto infection on your computer. Having the ability to play .flv video files is not worth the risk or the annoyance of having the Somoto toolbar installed onto your computer. Other free and safe alternatives exist that can allow you to watch any format of video on your computer system.
File System Details
| # | File Name |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | C:Program Filessomototoolbar[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe |
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