Adware.RussAd
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Short bio
Adware.Russad is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a family of adwaretargeting Windows systems.
Type of infection
Adware.RussAd is of Russian origin and often uses scheduled tasksand browser extensionsto show its advertisements. This adware is often combined in bundlers.
Protection
Malwarebytes blocks Adware.RussAd
Home remediation
Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.RussAd without further user interaction.