BrowserModifier.SearchExtender

BrowserModifier.SearchExtender is the latest malware to be affecting computer systems across the World Wide Web. Also further classified as a Worm infection, BrowserModifier.SearchExtender may attempt to compromise the infected computer system, and could - amongst many other dubious tactics - attempt to deliver various advertisements to the users\' system.

A computer system infected with BrowserModifier.SearchExtender may tend to display the following warning signs, as BrowserModifier.SearchExtender tends to display the following properties:

• Creates a hidden window which can be used to run other programs without your knowledge
• Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Adds a Registry Key (RUNONCE) to auto start Programs on system start up
• Found on infected systems and resists interrogation by security products
• Registered as a Dynamic Link Library File
• Created as a new Background Service on the machine
• Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
• Created as a process on disk
• Deleted as a process from disk
• Copied to multiple locations on the system

Should your system be experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms, chances are there is malware present.

As with many of these type malware applications, there are a few vulnerabilities targeted, so is best to steer away from the following forms of applications:

1. P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Networks
2. Freeware and Shareware
3. Malicious Websites

In order to prevent BrowserModifier.SearchExtender from infiltrating your system, there are a number of steps one can take, which include the following:

1. Install a comprehensive anti-spyware product
2. Update your anti-spyware software definitions
3. Perform Windows security updates
4. Scan your system regularly for spyware

To avoid unnecessary risk of further damaging your computer system, you should make use of a good legitimate and reliable spyware remover, which will come equip with all the necessary tools needed to rid your system of all nefarious activity allowed to enter into the system BrowserModifier.SearchExtender.