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SoftwareBundler:Win32/Lolliport

First posted on 11 September 2013.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for SoftwareBundler:Win32/Lolliport.

Explanation :

Threat behavior



Installation


SoftwareBundler:Win32/Lolliport usually arrives on your computer as an installer for a free game or application.

As well as installing the intended application, third-party applications may also be installed, including potentially unwanted software.



These software bundlers are downloaded from websites offering installers free applications or games.

Below is an example of a website known to distribute SoftwareBundler:Win32/Lolliport:



Behavior

SoftwareBundler:Win32/Lolliport bundles and installs applications that we detect as adware, including Adware:Win32/Lollipop.

Recommendations

Do not install applications from untrusted sources. We recommended you download free applications directly from the vendor. Downloading free games and applications online may expose you to the risk of installing potentially unwanted software at the same time.



Analysis by Geoff McDonald

Symptoms

Adware:Win32/Lollipop has more information about the system changes that may be caused by this software bundler.

Last update 11 September 2013

 

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