PUP.Optional.Multiplug

Short bio

PUP.Optional.Multiplug refers to a type of browser hijacker that intercepts the connection between the browser and the Internet using “file-in-the-middle” tactics to push advertisements to the user. This Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) may also redirect browsers to different start pages and search browsers in order to monetize the user’s browsing.

More modern versions of this threat are called Dotdo.

Impact

• Fraudsters make abuse of WhatsApp Call (German)
• File-in-the-middle hijackers
• Adware PUP Dotdo FastInternet Blocks Security Related Domains

Common infection method

The most common method if infection by this threat is through bundled software.

Avoidance advice:

• Update your OS and active applications
• Run Malwarebytes products
• Read up on how to avoid potentially unwanted programs

Remediation

Malwarebytes removes this threat. However, there may be some leftovers you might need to clean up.

• Dotdo-Audio removal guide will help you remove any remnants of Multiplug/Dotdo.
• YouTubeAdBluockee Removal Guide will also help you remove any remnants of Multiplug/Dotdo.

Associated threats

• PUP.Optional.Multiplug.Gen
• PUP.Optional.Multiplug.A
• PUP.Optional.MultiPlug.PrxySvrRST
• PUP.Optional.Dotdo
• PUP.Optional.Dotdo.PrxySvrRST