traffsource.net

Alias: traffsource.net

Description: Traffsource.net is one of the websites that result from a Google Search Redirection Virus infection. If you run a Google search on a computer infected with this virus, your search results may be redirected to one of several websites among which is traffsource.net. Infected computers also exhibit frequent popup advertisements.

Threat type:

Search Hijacker - A Search Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's default search engine. The search results may not necessarily be the best fit as those usually come from paid advertisements, as issued to you by the Hijacker authors. Search hijackers prevent you from changing your browser's default search engine, and they tend to slow down PC performance.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes traffsource.net: 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:

Google search results are hijacked to traffsource.net.

Frequent popups.

traffsource.net 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 traffsource.net, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Green Antivirus 2009
bestwebsearch.com
lowpriceshopper.com
PC Antispyware 2010
cliccker.cn
plexfind.com
Windows Police Pro
bestclicksnow.com
SaveKeeper
SafetyKeeper