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Keyhost Browser Hijacker Information
| Name: |
Keyhost |
| Category: |
Browser Hijacker |
| Alias: |
- Alias: W32/Kwbot.worm, SdBot.05.v, Troj/StartPa-MN |
| Advice: |
Remove |
| Risk: |
Elevated Risk
Elevated threats are usually threats that fall into the range of adware in which data about a user's habits are tracked and sent back to a server for analysis without your consent or knowledge. |
| Description:
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Keyhost is an adware/spyware component that also modifies Internet Explorer settings and downloads and executes programs.
Typical problems encountered when Keyhost is running include:
·Your about:blank is changed to "Enter:your:search:keywords:here"
·Internet Explorer says in title: "Enter your search keywords here"
·You're often redirected to http://www.jraun.com
·You're problems getting into the inbox of Outlook
Keyhost can also install Golden Palace Casino PT without your knowledge.
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| Signatures:
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process: keyhost.exe: MD5 Hash: ...
process: version.exe: MD5 Hash: ...
process: version.exe: MD5 Hash: ...
process: keyhost.exe: MD5 Hash: .. |
| Type: |
Browser Hijacker - Spyware's primary purpose is to collect demographic and usage information from your computer, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware usually that 'sneaks' onto a system or performs other activities hidden to the user. Spyware programs are usually bundled as a hidden component and downloaded from the Internet. These modules are almost always installed on the system secretively and try to run secretively as well. |
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SBSoft - 30 visits
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