Adware.Yontoo
Short bio
Adware.Yontoo is Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for a large family of adware targeting Windows systems.
Symptoms
Most Adware.Yontoo variants work with browser hijacking capabilities. They also install a toolbar and hook themselves deep into the affected operating system.
Protection
Malwarebytes protects users from Adware.Yontoo by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes blocks Adware.Yontoo
Remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.Yontoo without further user interaction.
- Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
- Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
- Then click Finish.
- Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
- If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
- When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
- Restart your computer when prompted to do so.
