Should I remove SocureWeb Control?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
81% remove it19% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 18.66 days
550.43 days >
Average installed length: 289.21 days
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SocureWeb Control
from TopClick
What is SocureWeb Control?
SocureWeb is an adware application that runs in the web browser as a toolbar and web extension. The web extension is primarily designed to take control of the user's browser in order to modify the search provider and redirect web searches to the search engine partner the publisher has a revenue relationship with. In doing so, the toolbar performs a number of behaviors in order to maximize the potential of a user to click on sponsored advertising through search. It is typically installed via a bundled offer within a 3rd-party distribution. Functionality of the toolbar includes but is not limited to:
- Changing the web browser's default home page to the affiliate search portal.
- Changing the browser's search provider, built-in search box as well as the address bar.
- Ability to modify the 'new tab' functionality to launch the modified search portal page.
- Adds an alternative error page, DNS error and 'page not' found functionality.
- Adds additional functionality that is designed to protect the search and home page settings.
- May 'inject' advertising in the form of context ads, links and pop-ups.
Overview
It adds registry entry for the current user which will allow the program to automatically start each time it is rebooted. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The primary executable is named tcunins.exe. A majority of users end up uninstalling this less than a week of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 6 files and is usually about 835.58 KB (855,639 bytes).
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- Hijacks the browser's default search provider
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in SocureWeb Control.
tcunins.exe (ec2fd6074c7561470f1d423b1a7aff5c) has been flagged by the following 29 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
Trojan.BHO |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.57.94 |
TR/Rogue.8434992.1 |
AVG |
2014.0.3469 |
Skodna.SecurityTool |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.830 |
Trojan.Generic.8434992 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
6.13.12.00 |
Trojan.BHO.cfsi |
Comodo Security |
14921 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0166 |
Adware.Plugin.29 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.06.15.03 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO.cfsi.AMN |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.7895 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.Kraddare.FJ |
Fortinet FortiGate |
6/15/2013 |
W32/BHO.CFSI!tr |
F-Secure |
11.2013-15-06_7 |
Trojan.Generic.8434992 |
G Data |
13.6.22 |
Trojan.Generic.8434992 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.1.3.5.0 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO |
Jiangmin |
KV130615 |
Trojan/BHO.rfx |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.3213 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.15217 |
Win32.Troj.BHO.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
v2013.06.15.03 |
Adware.KorAd |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
7.7107 |
Artemis!EC2FD6074C75 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
14.0.0.498 |
Trojan.Generic.8434992 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.22.6.49175 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO.woagv |
nProtect |
13.01.15.01 |
Trojan/W32.BHO.215112 |
Panda Antivirus |
13.06.15.03 |
Trj/CI.A |
PC Tools |
2013 |
Trojan.ADH |
Symantec |
6/15/2013 rev. 7 |
Trojan.ADH |
The Hacker |
6.8.0.6.166 |
Trojan/BHO.cfsi |
Trend Micro |
10.465.15 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBCELU |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.166 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBCELU |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.18.4 |
Trojan.BHO.cfsi |
VIPRE Antivirus |
15036 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
TCCheckAgent.exe (32903035d6c8bae1652391ece6263faa) has been flagged by the following 35 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
5.5.1.3 |
Trojan.BHO!LFTVILyacXo |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.02.19.00 |
PUP/Win32.TopClick |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.61.154 |
TR/Rogue.kdv.750239.1 |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
Trojan/Win32.BHO |
avast! |
6.0.1289.0 |
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic28.CKGV |
Bitdefender |
7.2 |
Trojan.Generic.KDV.750239 |
CAT-QuickHeal |
12.00 |
Trojan.BHO.cfsj |
Comodo Security |
15295 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
None |
Trojan.Generic.KDV.750239 (B) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8022 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.Kraddare.FJ |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
W32/BHO.CFS!tr |
F-Secure |
11.0.19020.35 |
Trojan.Generic.KDV.750239 |
G Data |
22 |
Trojan.Generic.KDV.750239 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.4.0.0 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Trojan/BHO.ren |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.160.8224 |
Trojan |
Kaspersky |
9.0.0.837 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO.cfsj |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.1.8.219 |
Win32.Troj.BHO.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.62.0.140 |
Adware.KorAd |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Artemis!32903035D6C8 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Artemis!32903035D6C8 |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
Trojan.Generic.KDV.750239 |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.22.8.50287 |
Trojan.Win32.BHO.uvnrz |
Norman |
7.00.20 |
BHO.BGEF |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Trj/CI.A |
Sophos |
4.86.0 |
Mal/Generic-L |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
Trojan.Agent/Gen |
The Hacker |
None |
Trojan/BHO.cfsj |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_SPNR.0BLB12 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_SPNR.0BLB12 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.20.2 |
Trojan.BHO.cfsj |
VIPRE Antivirus |
15614 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
ViRobot |
2011.4.7.4223 |
Trojan.Win32.A.BHO.73728.U |
TCHelper.dll (1fee0f44329d098cf139e053760311b4) has been flagged by the following 16 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.11.12.00 |
PUP/Win32.AdvTopC |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Adware-BCO [PUP] |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
MalSign.Generic.AF4 |
Baidu-International |
3.5.1.41473 |
AdWare.Win32.Kraddare.Aa |
Comodo Security |
17254 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
ESET-NOD32 |
9034 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.Kraddare.FJ |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.147.0 |
Riskware/Kraddare |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Generic.kd.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
Adware.Kraddare |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!1FEE0F44329D |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!1FEE0F44329D |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.26.0.56179 |
Trojan.Win32.Kraddare.brfhfy |
nProtect |
2013-11-11.01 |
Adware/W32.KrAdword.251744 |
Rising Antivirus |
24.87.06.04 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic.140A5601 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
23274 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
TCSearch.exe (ef7e62257a009741b1b663b13ece40f5) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.08.20.03 |
PUP/Win32.TopClick |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
Adware.KorAd |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Adware.Adpopup |
View all 84 all detections
Program details
Help link: www.topclick.kr
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\advtopc
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\AdvTopC\TCUnins.exe
Estimated size: 835.58 KB
Files installed by SocureWeb Control
Program executable: | tcunins.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | TCUnins Module |
Path: | C:\Program Files\advtopc\tcunins.exe |
MD5: | ec2fd6074c7561470f1d423b1a7aff5c |
Additional files:
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AdvTCApp.exe - AdvTCApp Module
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(Malware detected) TCHelper.dll - 2323523
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(Malware detected) TCSearch.exe
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tcwhk.dll
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(Malware detected) TCCheckAgent.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- TCHelper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Smart TC' with the class of {3E5EF872-03E2-4CE0-94DF-CA8A5004ECFD}.
Service
- TCCheckAgent.exe runs as a service named 'TCCheckAgent' (TCCheckAgent).
Startup File (User Run)
- TCSearch.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Adv_TopC' and executes as C:\Program Files\AdvTopC\TCSearch.exe.
How do I remove SocureWeb Control?
You can uninstall SocureWeb Control from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program SocureWeb Control, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove SocureWeb Control.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by SocureWeb Control you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win 7 10%
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WHEN IT STARTS
Auto-starting? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
80.00% |
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Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Windows Vista |
10.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
60.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.00% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
10.00% |
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Geography
64.29% of installs come from Korea
Which countries install it?
Korea |
64.29% |
United States |
35.71% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
ASUS |
50.00% |
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Samsung |
25.00% |
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GIGABYTE |
12.50% |
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Acer |
12.50% |
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Common models |
PEGATRON IPMSB-H61 |
22.22% |
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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.,L... |
11.11% |
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Samsung R530/R730 |
11.11% |
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LG Electronics Inc. R405-... |
11.11% |
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LENOVO 3354A19 |
11.11% |
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Gigabyte H61M-S2V-B3 |
11.11% |
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