BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh

Alias: WurldMedia.bpboh

Description: BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh is an Internet Explorer browser helper object. It detects visits to known sites and redirects them through a third-party server in order to generate affiliate fees.

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.

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.

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/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh: Yes

Threat risk: Low Risk

Not dangerous but annoying. May profile users and make use of "drive-by installation". Removal of such malware is relatively simple. Category includes most cookies and some adware programs that fully disclose their intent before installation.

Symptoms:

BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh displays commercial advertisements.

BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh changes browser settings.

BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh hides from the user and stays resident in background.

BHO/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh 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/Hijacker/WurldMedia.bpboh, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system32\bpboh.dll
%WINDOWS%\system32\mbho.dll
%WINDOWS%\system\bpboh.dll

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

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
HKCR\clsid\{40ac4d2d-491d-11d4-aaf2-0008c75dcd2b}
HKLM\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{40ac4d2d-491d-11d4-aaf2-0008c75dcd2b}
HKLM\software\classes\clsid\{40ac4d2d-491d-11d4-aaf2-0008c75dcd2b}
HKCR\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browser helper objects\{40ac4d2d-491d-11d4-aaf2-0008c75dcd2b}

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
BHO/Hijacker/Searchex
BHO/Toolbar/QuickFlicks Streaming Player
Key Logger/ProBot
BHO/Hijacker/I-Lookup.Chgrgs
BHO/Toolbar/Burnaby Module
BHO/W32.Aspam.B
BHO/Hijacker/IGetNet.Keywords
BHO/Win32/Aspam
BHO/OpinionBar Paid-to-Surf
BHO/Odigo