Remove %APPDATA%\DATA.DAT malware
%APPDATA%\DATA.DAT Malware Removal Guide
Manual removal instructions:
Antivirus Report of %APPDATA%\DATA.DAT:
%appdata%\data.dat
Full path on a computer: %APPDATA%\DATA.DAT
File Size: 50688
MD5: 96E8404F94F92112AF67FAC24BBC8921
Antivirus testing: 31 / 68
Dangerous Status: Malware
Malware Aliases: Trojan/Win32.Foreign Win32:FakeAV-FAS [Cryp] Crypt2 TrojWare.Win32.Winwebsec.D Trojan.Winlock.9260
DATA.DAT software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
| %APPDATA%\DATA.DAT | Malware |
| %APPDATA%\DATA.DAT | Dangerous |
| %APPDATA%\DATA.DAT | High Risk |
File Size: 50688
MD5: 96E8404F94F92112AF67FAC24BBC8921
Antivirus testing: 31 / 68
Dangerous Status: Malware
Malware Aliases: Trojan/Win32.Foreign Win32:FakeAV-FAS [Cryp] Crypt2 TrojWare.Win32.Winwebsec.D Trojan.Winlock.9260
What is DATA.DAT and how dangerous is it?
DATA.DAT software is detected as PUP-gen (potentially unwanted program).
Why users find DATA.DAT as "unwanted" application?
Annoying Advertisement
- Advertisement misleading you into visiting another site or downloading files.
- Delivering out-of-context advertising, which worsen your computing, experience.
- Unwanted processes that you can not control.
- Changing your computer and browser settings without your permission.
DATA.DAT shows pop-up ads or text ads or advertising banners.
The banners are really invasive. There is no way to stop DATA.DAT unwanted pop-ups.
Breaking your privacy
DATA.DAT is spying on almost everything you do!
Unwanted behavior
After infecting with DATA.DAT, you can find that your PC is running slow.
You can see:
DATA.DAT is preventing you from removing it. You cannot uninstall DATA.DAT, delete its files and folders.
How did I get infected with DATA.DAT?
DATA.DAT like many Win32pup-Gen programs is often downloaded in a bundle with other program like free software, audio and video convert programs, cracked games etc.
DATA.DAT can also be bundled within the custom installer on many download sites, so if you have downloaded a software from these web sites, chances are that DATA.DAT was installed during the software setup process.
How to protect myself from being infected with DATA.DAT again?
Use the most powerful malware killer and anti-rootkit: UnHackMe!
You can avoid Win32pup-Gen infections like DATA.DAT by not downloading software from unknown sources and web sites containing illegal content.
Check applications and software you want to download.
DATA.DAT is related to: Win32-PUP-gen, DATA.DAT.
Dmitry Sokolov:
I created UnHackMe in 2006 to fix the problem that antivioruses did not fix: detecting rootkits.
Since that time I work every day to fix the issues that antiviruses cannot.
If your antivirus have not helped you solve the problem, you should try UnHackMe.
We are a small company and you can ask me directly, if you have any questions.