Adware.NetUtils
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Short bio
Adware.NetUtils is Malwarebytes’ detection name a browser hijacker that uses a few methods to redirect your browsers to a site of their choice.
Symptoms
Adware.NetUtils uses drivers and altered browser shortcuts to show their advertisements. The installer is offered for download under false pretenses.
Protection
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Remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.NetUtils without further user interaction.
- Please download Malwarebytesto your desktop.
- Double-click MBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
- When your Malwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
- Click on the Get started button.
- Click Scan to start a Threat Scan.
- Click Quarantineto remove the found threats.
- Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.
Traces/IOCs
Associated files:
- %SYSDIR%DriversNETUTILS2016.del
- %SYSDIR%NetUtils2016.dll
- %SYSDIR%DriversNetUtils2016.sys