Adware.InstallCube

Short bio

Adware.InstallCube is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a family of adware bundlers.

Type and source of infection

Adware.InstallCube is often installed by the user themselves under false pretences. The bundlers will be offered as a program that the user was looking for.

Adware.InstallCube pretending to be repair manuals

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from Adware.InstallCube by using real-time protection.

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.InstallCube

Remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.InstallCube without further user interaction.

1. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
2. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
3. Then click Finish.
4. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
5. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
6. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
7. Restart your computer when prompted to do so.