Fake Popup Update Virus

Update --- Don't do it, it's Fake! Hackers Spreading ‪#‎Malware‬ via Pop Up Ads.

If you are seeing pop-up ads   whenever you are opening a new tab within Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome, then your computer is infected with an adware or a potentially unwanted program.

The  pop-up happens regardless of the web browser or search engine, and if you are seeing ads from whenever you are doing a Google search or visiting a website, then your computer may be infected with adware or a potentially unwanted program.

This infection is designed specifically to make money. It generates web traffic, collects sales leads for other dubious sites, and will display advertisements and sponsored links within your web browser.

The bad guys have been working on social engineering end users with fake ‘Critical updates’ for all major web browsers.     

      Note:   You may Seen this updates on Google Chrome, Mozilla, and Opera Web Browser 

The attackers attempt to trick victims using the following techniques:

• A URL containing the words “new year” and “fix”
• A professional looking template (from Google, Microsoft or Mozilla) telling the victim that a critical update is necessary for their system to function properly
• Redirecting the user, based on their browser type, to a fake but convincing Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer Web page.
• Using a JavaScript loop to force the victim to give up and stay on site – users have to click on the “Yes/No” option 100 times in order to close the browser.

How to remove pop-up ads
(Virus Removal Guide)

This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove Virus pop-ups from your computer, and any other adware program that may have been installed during the setup process.

Please perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point,STOP and ask for our assistance.

STEP 1: Uninstall the adware program that is responsible for the Virus pop-up ads from Windows

STEP 2: Remove Pop Up Ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome

STEP 3: Remove Virus pop-up ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google                         Chrome with AdwCleaner

STEP 4: Remove Pop Up virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

STEP 5: Double-check for the Pop Up adware infection with HitmanPro

STEP-1 :- Uninstall the adware program that is responsible for the Virus pop-up ads from Windows:-

When the “Programs and Features” or the “Uninstall a Program” screen is displayed, scroll through the list of currently installed programs and uninstall 

PriceMeter, Supra Savings,weDownload Manager, PureLead, Search Assist,Re-Markable, Zombie Alert, Wajam, Coupon Server, Lollipop,HD-Total-Plus, UTUobEAdaBlock, Safe Saver, SupTab, ValueApps, Lollipop,Software Updated Version, DP1815, Video Player, Convert Files for Free, Plus-HD 1.3,BetterSurf, Trusted Web, PassShow, LyricsBuddy-1, PureLeads, Media Player 1.1, RRSavings,Feven Pro 1.2, Websteroids, Savings Bull, HD-Plus 3.5, Re-markit 

and any other recently installed unknown program from your computer.
To view the most recently installed programs, you can click on the “Installed On” column to sort your program by the installation date. Scroll though the list, and uninstall any unwanted or unknown programs.

      As Soon as Possible Uninstall those Software's 

STEP 2 : Remove Pop Up Ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome

 ----> Reset All the Browser Settings
-----> Remove Extensions From Your Browser.

---->In the “Extensions” tab, remove the HD-Total-Plus, SafeSaver, DP1815, Video Player, Convert Files for Free, Plus-HD 1.3, BetterSurf, Media Player 1.1, PassShow, LyricsBuddy-1, YUpdatesJava.com 1.2, Media Player 1.1, Savings Bull, Feven Pro 1.1, Websteroids, Savings Bull, HD-Plus 3.5 any other unknown extensions by clicking the trash can icon.

---->Basically, if you have not installed an extensions then you should remove it from your web browser.

----> If you cannot remove the Pop Up  extension, and under the trash can you can see the “Installed by enterprise policy” text,  then you will need to follow our “Remove Installed by enterprise policy extension from Chrome” guide.

  STEP 3 : Remove Virus pop-up ads from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome with AdwCleaner

1. You can download AdwCleaner utility from the below link. ADWCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK 
2. Before starting AdwCleaner, close all open programs and internet browsers, then double-click on the AdwCleaner icon.
   
   If Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.
3. When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the “Scan” button as shown below.
   
   AdwCleaner will now start to search for the “UpdatesJava.com” malicious files that may be installed on your computer

STEP 4 : Remove Pop Up virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free

 You can download download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from the below link.

1. MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK  
2. Once downloaded, close all programs, then double-click on the icon on your desktop named “mbam-setup-consumer-2.00.xx” to start the installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
   
    You may be presented with a User Account Control dialog asking you if you want to run this file. If this happens, you should click “Yes” to continue with the installation.
3. When the installation begins, you will see the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Setup Wizardwhich will guide you through the installation process.

STEP 5 : Double-check for the Pop Up adware infection with HitmanPro

1. You can download HitmanPro from the below link: HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK
2. Double-click on the file named “HitmanPro.exe” (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or “HitmanPro_x64.exe” (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.

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