Win32: Somoto-J (PUP) Affection Signals
The most distinct signals of having PUP virus is the non-stop pop-up ads. Such object can be considered to be a supporter of ads. Besides, update_checker.exe is deemed to be another obvious signal for Win32: Somoto-J;s affection as it is found to be companied with the PUP. There are other signals, but they are not detected until Somoto-J has been put in place:
- Win32: Somoto-J triggers pop-ups and other annoyances on the browser.
- Windows runs so slow and Internet seems to have intermittent connection after Win32: Somoto-J has been flagged.
- The affected browser, most of the time, doesn’t show anything aside from a blank page.
