Adware.Y2Go

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Short bio

Adware.Y2Go is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a family of adwaretargeting Windows systems.

Malicious behavior

Adware.Y2Go uses SSL man-in-the-middle(MiTM) attacks. Generally, they install a proxy and use scheduled tasksto show their advertisements.

Protection

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.Y2Go

Home remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.Y2Go without further user interaction.