BHO/AdsInContext

Alias: AdsInContext

Description: The program AdGoblin.foontext can be manually installed or installed by other known programs that have Adware.AdGoblin within them. AdGoblin.foontext is a browser helper object that open pop-up windows. AdGoblin.foontext will start process named iic*.exe, where * represents 0, 1, 2, or 3 characters. AdGoblin.foontext connects to www.adsincontext.com, which is a clear sign of infection.

Threat type:

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.

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 BHO/AdsInContext: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

BHO/AdsInContext 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 BHO/AdsInContext, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system32\cosmpobj.dll
%PROFILE%\local settings\temp\iic326.exe
c:\icinstaller.exe
%WINDOWS%\system32\vfaxcom.dll

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
HKCR\clsid\{adf6cbf2-6412-4150-a47f-aa9726b2c23a}
HKCR\clsid\{1ea81140-e923-4875-a05f-27ec6dcd8921}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{adf6cbf2-6412-4150-a47f-aa9726b2c23a}
HKCR\clsid\{d212259d-4648-4903-9fbd-02e88785d33c}
HKCR\clsid\{2df623aa-c813-4442-b7b5-04aa303d4089}
HKCR\clsid\{33011291-8f20-4501-96bb-4b2a16f0530d}
HKCR\clsid\{81f0756d-1409-4dae-8df3-b35f517bf65c}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{1ea81140-e923-4875-a05f-27ec6dcd8921}

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Hijacker/Toolbar/Search Hijacker/PeopleOnPage
Adware/BHO/Hijacker/EUniverse
BHO/Hijacker/Toolbar/CustomToolbar
Dialer/Generic-3
BHO/Hijacker/Toolbar/ActualNames
Dialer/AccessMembre
Adware/BHO/Hijacker/ShopForGood
Adware/BHO/Hijacker/AdGoblin.AdsInContext
Hijacker/SpyAssault