Yelloader
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,861 |
| First Seen: | March 27, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | May 5, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Yelloader program is classified as an adware that belongs to the Adware Helpers family of programs. The Yelloader adware may be promoted as a video plug-in for your browser and a helpful search extension for Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Opera when you explore the 'Advanced' and 'Custom' option of a free software bundle. It may be hard for users to determine if they were infected with the Yelloader adware because it keeps a low profile and does not hijack system resources. The Yelloader adware may register a new background system service named 'windowsmanagementservice,' inject DLLs into the browser and make modifications to how Adobe Flash Player works. Computer security analysts report that the Yelloader adware is associated with the following folders and executable:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\cpx\cpx.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\dataup\dataup.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\msrtn32\cdhtr.exe
- C:\Program Files (x86)\msrtn32\msrtn32.exe
- C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Temp\20160215\ct.exe
- C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Temp\igalg.exe
- C:\Windows\system32\migwiz
Computer users that are infected with the Yelloader adware may notice a decreased browser performance and redirects via portals like Cdncash.net, Searchi-clan.ru and other sites associated with the distribution of marketing materials. The Yelloader adware is designed to generate a hidden overlay on the pages you visit and open sites in the background while you surf the Internet. The visits made by the Yelloader adware generate pay-per-click and pay-per-view revenue for its operators at the expense of your system performance and Internet bandwidth. The Yelloader adware is not perceived as a top-level parasite, but it might be detrimental to your optimal computer performance. The Yelloader adware represents a program that is intended to claim revenue for its developer while using resources on compromised systems. Additionally, the Yelloader adware may connect to remote servers and display ads on your favorite sites. The ads by Yelloader may include links to insecure pages and misleading information. PC users are advised to remove threats like Yelloader, Deals Cabin, and MarkKit by using a reliable anti-spyware scanner.
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