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MSRT November 2016: Unwanted software has nowhere to hide in this month’s release

January 23, 2017 admin Antimalware research for IT pros and enthusiasts, browser modifier with rootkit capabilities, BrowserModifier:Win32/Soctuseer, InstallMonster, Internet Explorer Browser Extensions, Keeping browsing experience in users' hands, Microsoft browser extension policy, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool, MSRT, Objective Criteria, rootkit, Social2Search, Soctuseer, software bundlers, SoftwareBundler:Win32/InstallMonster, SoftwareBundler:Win32/Techrelinst, Techrelinst, Unwanted software, Windows Defender, Windows Defender in Windows 10

We came across a browser modifier that sports rootkit capabilities. Not only does the threat, detected as BrowserModifier:Win32/Soctuseer, cross the line that separates legitimate software from unwanted, it also takes staying under the radar to the next level. Rootkit capabilities, which make it difficult to detect and remove applications, are usually associated with malware. Yet…