Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj

Alias: Dialer.Gen, Dialer-RAS.aj, XupiterToolbar, Xupiter

Description: Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj consists of an Internet Explorer toolbar containing link buttons to the search engine at xupiter.com web site and a task run at Windows startup which downloads updates to the software and may launch pop-ups. It also contains functionality to periodically hijack your home page and search settings to point to xupiter.com, and add links pointing to xupiter.com to your bookmarks.

Threat type:

Adware - Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.

BHO - A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.

Dialer - A Dialer is a software application that dials long distance phone numbers. Dialers modify your dial-up settings and make very expensive long distance phone calls without user's permission. The user will be billed for the time used. Dialer authors share the revenues shady long distance providers.

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Toolbar - A Toolbar is a group of buttons that performs different tasks. Unwanted toolbars are usually installed by adware programs that try to send users to their paying advertisers.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj: Yes

Threat risk: Medium Risk

Potentially dangerous malware. May collect sensitive user information and broadcast data back to a server with "opt-out" permission. Category includes most adware programs.

Symptoms:

Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj displays commercial advertisements.

Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj changes browser settings.

Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj connects itself to the internet.

Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Adware/BHO/Hijacker/Dialer-RAS.aj, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\temp\xupitertoolbarinstaller.exe
%WINDOWS%\system32\xupitertoolbar.dll
%WINDOWS%\downloaded program files\xupitertoolbarloader.inf
%WINDOWS%\system\xupitertoolbar.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\xtupdate.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\t.dll
%PROFILE%\local settings\temp\msgc.tmp10703064614618.exe
%WINDOWS%\system32\t.dll
%WINDOWS%\system32\xtupdate.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:


SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Hacker Tool/EExe
Hacker Tool/CC Pro 2.0
Hacker Tool/CExe
Key Logger/Watch Me!
Spyware/Backdoor/Key Logger/E-Surveiller
Trojan/Ortyc
RAT/Hacker Tool/MagicLink
Key Logger/StealthRecorder
Trojan Source/Back Orifice Plugin Source
Trojan/Dialer/VB.cr