Microsoft warns about browser malware Adrozek
Microsoft's security experts warn of a malware that infiltrates all popular browsers and changes browser settings. In the process, the malware can also display unauthorized advertisements.
Source: Microsoft
Microsoft warns in its Security Blog against a browser malware that infects common web browsers and changes the settings. The malware, called "Adrozek", nests in web browsers and manipulates the settings to such an extent that unauthorized advertising is also displayed. Most popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Edge are affected.
The malware has been active since May and seems to have peaked in August. According to reports, the malware mostly nests via drive-by downloads and infects the AppData folder. Subsequently, settings of the respective browsers and DLLs can be modified. Thus, the malware can also display its own links in the search queries or show irrelevant advertisements while browsing.
Microsoft recommends that affected users reinstall the browser. By August, 30,000 devices were affected.
Source: Microsoft 365 Defender Blog
