VirtuMonde.prx

VirtuMonde.prx is a variant of the Vundo Trojan horse that displays characteristics that are typical of that Trojan family, such as browser-based advertisements, browser performance-degrading hijacks and excessive system resource usage. Since SpywareRemove.com research team has found that VirtuMonde.prx will resist attempts at being removed while VirtuMonde.prx is active, you should use Safe Mode or another method of disabling VirtuMonde.prx, before you scan your PC for VirtuMonde.prx infections. Since VirtuMonde.prx, like other Vundo Trojans, can infect normal Windows processes, trying to find or remove VirtuMonde.prx without a software-based help isn't likely to prove successful.

VirtuMonde.prx: This Trojan Adware Doesn't Want You to Skip Its Advertisements

VirtuMonde.prx infections manifest themselves in readily-observable symptoms that worsen the performance of your web browser and cause multiple browser-related attacks. The most immediate sign of a VirtuMonde.prx or other Vundo infection is the appearance of Internet Explorer-based pop-up windows. SpywareRemove.com research team has found that many of these pop-ups avoid responding to mouse input and can only be closed by using Windows Task Manager or a similar program.

While its visual advertisement is going for your eyes, VirtuMonde.prx also plays audio-based advertisements to assail your eardrums. Like the pop-ups, VirtuMonde.prx's sound bites can't be turned off and will appear without rhyme or reason.

Many Vundo-related Trojans have been linked to the marketing of rogue security programs and other forms of scamware that display fake features and system information prior to trying to steal credit card information and finances. Examples of these rogue security programs includes SystemSoap Pro (a fake registry cleaner), Antivirus AntiSyware 2011 (a fake anti-spyware program) and Bogema Security (a fake security program). Because of this danger, it's strongly advised that you avoid clicking on any VirtuMonde.prx advertisements or trusting what they tell you about your PC condition.

Pulling the Resource Hog VirtuMonde.prx Away from Your Computer's Trough

SpywareRemove.com malware experts have also found that, besides its obvious attacks, VirtuMonde.prx also engages in significant behind-the-scenes behavior. VirtuMonde.prx may cause the Windows processes that VirtuMonde.prx infects, such as explorer.exe, to use up vast amounts of CPU and memory resources. This can be observed in the Task Manager's Processes tab. Most of this activity appears to be linked towards using the infected PC, to create fake affiliate revenue-driven traffic, although VirtuMonde.prx may also engage in other attacks, such as installing other types of malicious programs.

Because most of VirtuMonde.prx's attacks are browser-based, Internet Explorer and potentially your other browsers will suffer serious performance problems. Be alert for a lack of responsiveness and flickering interface elements (such as the mouse cursor).

VirtuMonde.prx will also try to avoid being deleted if VirtuMonde.prx is active while you scan your computer for VirtuMonde.prx infections. In the mildest of cases, trying to delete VirtuMonde.prx may simply fail, while, in severe instances, SpywareRemove.com research team has seen VirtuMonde.prx cause a Windows crash into the notorious BSOD or Blue Screen of Death.

To disable VirtuMonde.prx so that VirtuMonde.prx can be removed properly, consider using Safe Mode, which is accessible during the boot up process by tapping F8 and selecting the appropriate menu option.