We're gradually updating threat actor names in our reports to align with the new weather-themed taxonomy. Learn about Microsoft threat actor names
SoftwareBundler:Win32/Bervisec
Aliases: Adware.Covus.4 (Dr.Web)
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this unwanted software.
This software bundler is typically distributed in German websites as an installer for legitimate applications such as PDFCreator. Some versions of this application also install BrowserModifier:Win32/Sasquor, which modifies browser search and home pages and may even download Trojan malware.
Some versions of this application do not install BrowserModifier:Win32/Sasquor or other unwanted software. These versions do not qualify for detection under our objective criteria.
Use the following free Microsoft software to detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1, or Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
You should also run a full scan. A full scan might find other, hidden threats.
Get more help
You can also visit our advanced troubleshooting page or search the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
If you’re using Windows XP, see our Windows XP end of support page.
