Threat Database Adware 'System-status.info' Pop-Ups

'System-status.info' Pop-Ups

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The 'System Alert' pop-up messages from System-status.info in your browser are generated by an adware application on your computer. The 'System-status.info' pop-up messages may claim that your security product does not provide protection against modern day cyber threats and the 'System-status.info' pop-ups are proof of an infection. The adware linked to System-status.info was created to promote a technical support service on the 800-819-7315 phone line. The System-status.info adware may have landed on your PC via freeware bundles that most users may install with the 'Typical' or 'Express' option. The System-status.info domain is not trusted, and you should not believe the security alerts on System-status.info claiming that your network and PC are compromised. Do not call 800-819-7315 because you will not contact certified technical support agents and might be lead to install rogue security tools like Antivir Solution Plus and Antivirus 2010 RTK. The rogue programs mentioned before will not protect you and may expose your system to remote code execution attacks. The adware linked to System-status.info may have tempered with your browser settings and Windows Registry to make your browser load the System-status.info page every time you turn on your PC and start an online session. The System-status.info adware may have installed an executable DLL file in your 'Program Data' directory and use it to facilitate its operations and avoid appearing in your 'Programs and Features' panel and extension manager. The adware in question may slow down your Internet browser and show pop-ups from System-status.info at regular intervals of time and when you visit software distribution platforms. You can use a reputable anti-malware tool to find and delete the binary of the System-status.info adware securely.

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