PUP.Pixel world – First Analysis Report
PUP.Pixel world has been marked with a tagline of potentially unwanted program. Research report reveals that it a Google Chrome extension that displays text message “You don't know how much pixel your display has!” We have an answer!”. Upon clicking the extension, you will see amount of pixels to lure you into believing that your current screen is using the same pixel. You should know that the adware is programmed to communicate with C2 servers in order upload stolen information and download the latest updates which contains commands and windows configurable files that will make countless changes onto your web browsers. Further, it is worth mentioning that developers can use PUP.Pixel world for inserting advertisements, hijacking your Internet clients or perform malicious activities.
The potentially unwanted program has failed our test as a useful extension. It doesn't only compromise Google Chrome but also Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge and other web browsers that are being commonly used by netizens. Ignoring the PUP.Pixel world infection can pose higher threat to your privacy. Since, it is capable of reading Cookies to steal credentials like Emails, passwords, most visited websites links, Geo-location, IP address and other informations. Furthermore, you should remember that it could also install varieties of ad-supported programs onto your computer without your consent. It will make your browsing experience worse and so that you won't be able to visit websites or doing online works without disturbance of commercial or promotional ads.
PUP.Pixel world – Distribution Means
During inspection, we got to know that PUP.Pixel is spread mostly with bundled freeware that you download and install from free file hosting websites. Usually such sites' owners are paid on the basis of Pay-per-install measure of earning. It can also arrive onto your computer when you install fake updates during your online session.
Further, you should always remember that if you don't go through Custom or Advanced installation option then you will not get chance to see list of bundled software that are ready to be installed along with your regular installation. Furthermore, you can also use automatic bundled software blocker to prevent such adware attacks. At this time, we recommend you to delete PUP.Pixel world using following guide:
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Learn To Remove PUP.Pixel world Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete PUP.Pixel world Related Files And Folders
1. For Windows 8 or 10 Users : From the Ribbon’s View in My PC click on Options icon.
2. For Windows 7 or Vista Users : Open My Computer and tap on Organize button on the upper left corner and then to Folder and Search Options from the drop down menu.
3. Now go to the View tab and enable Show hidden files and folder options and then uncheck the Hide protected system operating files checkbox option below.
4. Finally look for any suspicious files in the hidden folders as given below and delete it.
- %AppData%\[adware_name]
- %Temp%\[adware_name]
- %LocalAppData%\[adware_name].exe
- %AllUsersProfile%random.exe
- %CommonAppData%\[adware_name]
Phase 2 : Get Rid of PUP.Pixel world Related Extensions Related From Different Web Browsers
From Chrome :
1. Click on Menu icon, hover through More Tools then tap on Extensions.
2. Now click on Trash icon on the extensions tab there next to suspicious extensions to remove it.
From Internet Explorer :
1. Click on Manage add-ons option from the drop down menu on going through Gear icon.
2. Now if you find any suspicious extension in the Toolbars and Extensions panel then right click on it and Delete option to remove it.
From Mozilla Firefox :
1. Tap on Add-ons on going through Menu icon.
2. In the Extensions tab click on Disable or Remove button next to PUP.Pixel world related extensions to remove them.
From Opera :
1. Press Opera menu, hover to Extensions and then select Extensions manager there.
2. Now if any browser extension looks suspicious to you then click on (X) button to remove it.
From Safari :
1. Click Preferences… on going through Settings Gear icon.
2. Now on Extensions tab click on Uninstall button to remove it.
From Microsoft Edge :
Note:–As there is no option for Extension Manager in Microsoft Edge so in order to sort out issues related with adware programs in MS Edge you can change its default homepage and search engine.
Change Default Homepage of Ms Edge –
1. Click on More(…) followed by Settings and then to Start page under Open With section.
2. Now select View advanced settings button and then in Search in the address bar with section, you can select Google or any other homepage as your preference.
Change Default Search Engine Settings of Ms Edge –
1. Select More(…) then Settings followed by View advanced settings button.
2. Under Search in the address bar with box click on <Add new>. Now you can choose from the available list of search providers or add you preferred search engine and click Add as default.
Phase 3 : Block Unwanted Pop-ups from PUP.Pixel world On Different Web Browsers
1. Google Chrome : Click Menu icon → Settings → Show advanced settings… → Content Settings… under Privacy section → enable Do not allow any site to show pop-ups (recommended) option → Done.
2. Mozilla Firefox : Tap on Menu icon → Options → Content panel → check Block pop-up windows in Pop-ups section.
3. Internet Explorer : Click Gear Settings icon → Internet Options → in Privacy tab enable Turn on Pop-up Blocker under Pop-up Blocker Section.
4. Microsoft Edge : Press More(…) option → Settings → View advanced settings → toggle on Block pop-ups.
Still having troubles in removing PUP.Pixel world from your compromised PC ? Then you don’t need to worry. You can feel free to ask questions to us about malware related issues.
