Threat Details
| Threat Name | WhiteClick |
| Threat Type | Potentially Unwanted Program |
| Detected As | PUP.AD.WHITECLICK.SETUP |
| Classified As | Win32:PUP-gen |
| Infected System | Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, XP. |
| Affected Browser | Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge. |
| Risk level | Low |
| File Decryption | Possible |
| Distributive Ways | Downloading torrents, free file hosting websites, fake software updater etc. |
Brief Intro About WhiteClick
WhiteClick is a notorious kind of malware threat that can be categorized under the (Potentially Unwanted Program) PUP based adware family. It is a deceptive software that is specially programmed in such a way to install a controversial toolbar on the mostly visited web browsers. It can be classified as Win32:PUP-gen and can also be detected as PUP.AD.WHITECLICK.SETUP. It can affects various kinds of Web Browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer etc. as well as any types of Windows Operating System such as Vista, 8.1, 10, 7, 8, XP etc. According the malware researchers this PUP mainly uses Ukrainian Google Chrome website for delivering any type of search results. This whiteclick.com is the Domain Name of WhiteClick and its Registrar name is Melbourne IT, Ltd. d/b/a Internet Names Worldwide which was recently got Registered on 23-07-2004 and also got Updated on 13-10-2018. Its Registry Domain ID is 125530467_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN and its Status is maintained as OK their Servers Name are ns1.bdm.microsoftonline.com, ns2.bdm.microsoftonline.com, ns3.bdm.microsoftonline.com, ns4.bdm.microsoftonline.com.
Indications Of WhiteClick
WhiteClick is a such a deceptive computer infection that can very silently gets penetrated into the targeted system using several distributive channels like official downloading web pages, updates of Java scripts, porn sites, untrustworthy third party software down-loader, corrupted external drives, fake software updater, downloading torrents websites, email spam campaigns, free file hosting websites, bluetooth sharing files, software bundling method, reading junked e-mail attachments, online gaming sites, clicking suspicious pop-up ads, peer to peer file sharing network,untrustworthy downloading sources etc. It seems to be a legitimated kind of application that allows the user to search directly from the task bars without opening the web browsers. The main intension of developing this malicious program by the hackers is to extort large amount of money by using PPC (Pay Per Click) technique from the innocent users.
Defects Of WhiteClick
WhiteClick is a data tracking application that can trace the user personal sensitive informations and shared with its remote hackers. It can displays some intrusive advertisements like pop- up ads, discount coupons, banners, exciting deals etc. It can stops the functioning of firewall security programs and anti virus software of the affected system.
How To Erase WhiteClick
The best possible way to completely eject this WhiteClick malware from the victimized system by using either of the methods like automatic or manual tools.
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Learn To Remove WhiteClick Using Manual Methods
Phase 1 : Show Hidden Files To Delete WhiteClick 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 WhiteClick 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 WhiteClick 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 WhiteClick 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.
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