Unknown Name Repeatedly Occurring In Searches

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by legalsuit, Jun 22, 2019.

  1. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Should know but not sure where to post this - so here goes:

    I’m finding this name "Terjemahkan halaman ini" cropping up regularly with internet searches.

    Is this some sort of spam or corruption occurring?

    I do regular cleanups, anti-malware, virus scans BEFORE, WHILE on line and AT shut downs using cleaners and antiviruses. I also have an antivirus scan active while online - so I'm trying to follow all precautions to ensure my computer is clean.

    Sometimes the name goes away when on a new login and search, then returns when I do another new search. Can you advise why this occurs?

    Here are samples of "Terjemahkan halaman ini" occurring from Google searches - and can be for any type of search:

    upload_2019-6-22_22-21-17.png
     
  2. Replicator

    Replicator MajorGeek

    Please run adwcleaner, reboot to take care of whats needed.

    Re-set browser settings to default and then run hitmanPro!

    Reboot and then retest if issue remains?
     
  3. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Thank You! Will try and let you know how I go. Cheers LS
     
  4. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Hiya!
    Downloaded and ran "adwcleaner" and found it noted software I use as "PUP.Optional" such as ASC, DriverBooster, WinZip - Have gone through and find checking each if a real threat is a chore so guess my set up not suitable for "adwcleaner".

    upload_2019-6-22_23-40-3.png

    Also found running "adwcleaner" doesn't appear to remove the same name of "Terjemahkan halaman ini" from a web search as shown here after running latest versions of applications e.g. Advanced System Care and your suggestion of "adwcleaner":

    upload_2019-6-22_23-57-32.png

    Search can be for anything that has the same "Terjemahkan halaman ini"name cropping up which I find worrying:
    upload_2019-6-23_0-2-29.png
     
  5. Replicator

    Replicator MajorGeek

    What did you do with the identified threats?
     
  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

  7. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Each to his/her own, but...
    Why are you using PCProtect and TotalAV?
    Neither AV-Comparatives nor AV-Test even test these av programs which suggest they are mediocre. They are not even listed on Wikipedia.

    FYI Terjemahkan halaman ini means Translate this page.
    Are you using a translator plug-in?
     
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  8. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Excellent find Eldon. I'm not familiar with Indonesian.
     
  9. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Neither am I!
    I used Google Translator for Firefox.
    Google Translator.jpg
     
  10. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Apologies for delayed reply - been offline since last Post.
    Avanced
    Re "Identified threats" - those I recognised (e.g. AdvancedSystem Care) I left alone. Others deleted.
     
  11. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Those I recognised as not Threats (e.g.Advanced SystemCare) I left alone.
     
  12. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

  13. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    "Translator" came up when I was looking and wanting to download antivirus SW. Found that annoying as I don't speak/am/have any connections to Indonesian SW/Downloads. So don't know what happened there...just found it annoying with that "Terjemahkan halaman ini" name cropping up - which no longer does now after clean ups.

    Now back to having just the applications CCleaner, Advanced SystemCare and MalWare Fighter which I find manageable and good at keeping things clean.

    Thanks again for your feedback!
     
  14. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Did you remove both PCProtect and TotalAV?
     
  15. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Yes. Have no PCProtect and no TotalAV.
     
  16. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Great.
    Keep an eye on things. :)
     
  17. Replicator

    Replicator MajorGeek

    Does it occur from google searches on all browsers?
    Have you tried others?

    It may be an adware browser add-on or plug as stated, testing all the big3 browsers may help narrow it down.
     
  18. legalsuit

    legalsuit Legal Eagle

    Apologies for late response. Yes. It was appearing whenever doing a search from either browser Google or Firefox. No longer occurring since removing PCProtect and TotalAV.

    Thanks again for your support!:)
     
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