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BrowserModifier:Win32/KipodToolsCby

First posted on 15 February 2019.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for BrowserModifier:Win32/KipodToolsCby.

Explanation :

This threat installs a browser extension, toolbar, or add-on that you did not consent to from the standard browser consent dialogs or prompts.

The standard browser consent dialogs for Internet Explorer 11, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome are shown below.

Internet Explorer

In Internet Explorer 9 and above the consent dialog or prompt appears as a bar at the bottom of the window.

It says "The '' add-on from '' is ready for use" and requires you to click Enable to install or enable the add-on:

When an application changes your default search provider, you should also see a prompt that confirms if you want to change your default search provider.

It will list the name of the program that is asking you to change it, the new search provider, and your current search provider:

Mozilla Firefox

In Mozilla Firefox the consent dialog or prompt appears as a new tab, and lists the add-on's name, publisher, and location on your PC.

It requires you to select the Allow this installation check box and click Continue to install or enable the add-on:

Google Chrome

In Google Chrome the consent dialog or prompt appears as a pop-up window called "Add to Chrome". It lists the add-on's name and publisher, and provides a link to reviews and information about the add-on. It also briefly outlines what the add-on can do.

It requires you to click Add to install or enable the add-on:

Additional information

You can read our objective criteria on how and why we detect this as unwanted software.

You can also read the MMPC blog Staying in control of your browser: New detection changes for additional information on how we're working to keep you in control of your browser.

Last update 15 February 2019

 

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