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BrowserModifier:Win32/Foniad
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
This prevalent browser modifier launches the default web browser and visits several websites in a series of redirects. It is highly polymorphic, with thousands of distinct files identified within the first few hours of its initial discovery.
This browser modifier also configures Chrome so that the web browser allows desktop notifications from the visited sites.
The websites accessed by this browser modifier might be generating revenue through ad impressions.
Scanning with Microsoft Defender Antivirus or other Microsoft antimalware automatically removes threats as they are detected. However, many infections can leave remnant files and system changes. Updating your antimalware definitions and running a full scan might help address these remnant artifacts.
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
Secure configuration
To get the best and fastest protection from Microsoft Defender Antivirus, ensure it can connect to the cloud protection service.
Use the Windows search box to find and open the Windows Defender Security Center. Navigate to Virus & threat protection settings and enable the following:
- Cloud-delivered protection
- Automatic sample submission
Prevent malware infection
Refer to our guide on how to prevent malware infection.
