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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Remove Rattlingsearchsystem.com (Uninstall Guide)

Posted on 07:47 by Unknown
Rattlingsearchsystem.com is a ZeroAccess/Sirefef rootkit-related browser hijacker that redirects users to shady websites while searching on Google and other web search engines. It may occasionally open new tabs in your web browser advertising certain websites or services, for example WeLoveFilms community toolbar. The ZeroAccess is probably one of the most nastiest infections circulating on the Internet. Although, the are numerous 'symptoms' that may help you to determine whether or not your computer is infected with this rootkit, the most widely known and discussed is the web browser redirect or every often just Google redirect virus. Whenever you click on any of the search results, the status bar at the bottom of the web browser says Waiting for rattlingsearchsystem.com.



What does it mean? To put it simply, ZeroAccess/Sirefef rootkit injects legitimate Windows system files and configures your computer to redirect web browser request through web servers controlled by cyber criminals. Profit is the main motivation for them, so they may display various ads and redirect you to spam websites to to earn quick cash. What is more, Windows Firewall alerts may show up occasionally asking you to unblock certain applications. It blocks legitimate security products as well. And last, but not least, Rattlingsearchsystem.com infection has a very unique structure that sets this virus apart from malware. Just open up Task Manager and you'll see an active process named 3483441318:42842844.exe or something like that.



That's a very clear sing of ZeroAccess/Sirefef infection. So, to stop rattlingsearchsystem.com redirects and to remove the rootkit from your computer, please follow the removal instructions below. If you need help removing this virus, please leave a comment below. Good luck and be safe online!


Rattlingsearchsystem.com removal instructions:

1. First of all, download and run ZeroAccess/Sirefef/MAX++ removal tool. (works on 32-bit systems only!)

2. Then use TDSSKiller.

3. Finally, scan your computer with recommend anti-malware software to remove the leftovers of this virus from your computer.
  • MalwareBytes Anti-malware
  • SUPERAntispyware
  • Spybot S&D
  • Hitman Pro 3.5
NOTE: if you get the following Windows Security Alert, please click on Unblock button. This alert is caused by ZeroAccess rootkit.



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