Trojan.Adclicker!gen2
Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 may perform its task inside an infected computer without your knowledge. However, updated anti-virus program can detect its presence. To remove Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 , follow the guide on this page.
Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 is a generic detection for threats that were found related to a family of Trojan.Adclicker. Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 is a malicious program created primarily to generate a traffic to pay-per-click web advertising campaigns that aims to boost the revenue of the developer.
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Characteristics
Once executed, Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 will create a copy of infected files under system folder in an attempt to conceal its presence. It also adds some entry on the registry to load itself each time you start Windows. Once running, the Trojan may perform the following tasks:
- Disable security programs like anti-virus and firewall.
- Connect to a remote server, download more threats and support files.
- Display excessive pop-up alerts and advertisements.
The main purpose of Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 is to produce fake ad ‘clicks’ once running on the infected computer. You may not notice of its activities because it uses the same HTTP request similar to typical web browsing.
Distribution
Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 spreads primarily through spam operation. It is either in the form of email or Internet campaign. To be specific, Trojan.Adclicker!gen2’s role is to fetch other malware that cannot be distributed over the said campaign. Being small in size and able to escape antivirus detection, Trojan.Adclicker!gen2 can easily fit email attachment. Authors of this Trojan also embed the code into downloadable executable files that are mostly hosted on unsecured file-sharing networks.
How to Remove Trojan.Adclicker!gen2
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. To identify even the most recent variant of Trojan.Adclicker!gen2, open your antivirus application and update the virus definitions.
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Select Safe Mode with Networking.
- System will boot Windows loading only necessary drivers and system files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable to delete, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete please proceed with the next step.
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
Free tool from Symantec called Norton Power Eraser provides deep scanning technology to detect and remote threats like Trojan.Adclicker!gen2. NPE targets and eliminate threats that regular virus scan fails to identify. Download NPE here.
Important! Because of Norton Power Eraser’s aggressive method, it can select even legitimate files as suspicious. Please use this tool very carefully.