Detection Details

Adware.DNSUnlocker

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Short bio

Adware.DNSUnlocker is Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for adwarethat alters the DNS settingson the affected system in order to add or change the advertisements shown on the visited websites.

Protection

block Adware.DNSUnlocker

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.DNSUnlocker

Home remediation

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

    Depending on the type of changes that were made by the adware to the DNS settings, Malwarebytes might replace them with settings that are different from the settings before the infection. Check this with the system administrator.