Utopia.net DNS Hijacking, Remove utopia.net from Win 10, 8, 7
Computer security researchers determined a new classified hijacker as utopia.net. This hijacker is also known as hijackware or browser hijacker which directs you to unwanted malicious web pages instead of the page you are looking for.
The utopia.net manipulates your system settings like Network settings, DNS settings, modem settings and HOSTS files.
Utopia net malware displays intrusive ads in the form of video advertisements, text links, pop-ups, in-text ads or even large full-page banner ads. Utopia net hack and modifies browser shortcuts which cause you difficulty while browsing on the search engine like Google, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, etc.
Warning messages from Utopia
This malware distributes on the web, and the usual method of spreading such malicious program is via bundles. These bundles typically contain ad-producing software which is commonly known as adware.
If your browser status bar shows following messages then you need to remove this browser hijacker from your system;
- Waiting for Utopia.net
- Transferring data from Utopia.net
- Utopia DNS hijacking
- Looking up Utopia.net
- Read Utopia.net
- Connected to Utopia.net
- DNS setting point to Utopia.net
From these warning messages, any computer security expert can conclude that a DNS hijacking attack has compromised your Windows system settings.
What is a DNS hijacking attack?
Your ISP assigns DNS settings to your computer. DNS generally translates a domain name into an IP address.
If you try to access a website, your computer transfers your request to the settings that redirect it to a DNS server. The server then matches the name with the IP address and carries you to the desired website.
If your computer settings are compromised, then your request will redirect to a rogue DNS server which translates your request into a fake IP address consequently leading you to a fraudulent or malicious website.
Utopia.net DNS hijacking attack has become a common way to hack your DNS servers. Additionally, DNS hijacking attacks Windows system worldwide by weakening routers and modems.
The utopia malware bundled with adware, software keyloggers and viruses gather personal information related to banking details, email details, payment gateway details and other accounts login credentials.
To hijack a browser, the malicious program enters into the modems and hacks them. One such example is hacking of DPC3941T modem.
DPC3941T Modem Hacked!
Utopia net hacks modems, wifi networks, and servers. In enterprise and companies, the malware hijacks into the server while on the local network at home it configures the modem DNS setting point.
DPC3941T is a household modem provided by Comcast telephone service provider in the USA. This modem is used us a router. When internet connectivity stops, modem browser page configures and become inaccessible.
This configuration change DNS setting point to utopia.net instead of comcast.net servers. As we can’t access the modem configuration, no device such as Android and Windows will connect to the internet.
“To restore the internet access, access to the modem page is necessary.”
A DPC3941T user shared his experience as follows;
After getting DPC3941T modem hacked, resetting it becomes difficult. Moreover, the user connects to the modems' 5 setting but not 2.4 which is originally used by DNS settings. On checking the connection, the user found the same IP address and subnet Comcast but different router and DNS.
Again the user tried with his laptop, but it was connected to a different public network.
It seems that the malware infects the modem and router mainly on Windows and Android devices. Therefore, it is necessary to remove the utopia DNS hijacking virus from our systems.
Remove Utopia.net from Windows 10, 8 and 7
Removing utopia net manually from Windows may take long hours and damage your system in the process. Thus, we have the utopia.net removal guide that will help you to remove the malware.
Scan with Malware Crusher Tool
- Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC together and go to the Processes Tab of Windows Task Manager. You will get a list of processes from which you have to select dangerous processes.
- Right click on each process and select Open File Location.
- Then scan the folder with Malware Crusher tool.
- After the scan is over, delete the folder.
Uninstall the virus
- Press Start key and R together.
- Type appwiz.cpl and hit OK.
- A control panel Window will open. Look for suspicious entries and Uninstall them.
You have already uninstalled the suspicious and dangerous program. But, still, there are high chances that the browser hijacker is still present. Therefore, the best option is to disinfect your web browser.
Remove utopia.net from Firefox
If Firefox’s startup page has changed to an unwanted website without your permission then resetting Firefox is the only solution after using anti-malware removal tool.
- Click on the Settings button in the Firefox.
- A drop-up menu opens on the right part of the browser.
- Click the Help button.
- A Troubleshooting Information Window will open.
- Click Refresh Firefox button.
- The Firefox will start a task to remove utopia net malware; once the task is complete, click Finish button.
Delete Utopia.net from Google Chrome
- Click the Menu icon of Google Chrome.
- Click on Settings.
- Click on Show Advanced Settings.
- Go to the bottom of the Advanced settings page, click on the Reset settings button.
- The Chrome opens the reset settings prompt as shown above.
- Click on the Reset button. This deletes utopia.net from Google Chrome.
Delete Utopia.net from Internet Explorer
- Click the Gear icon on internet explorer.
- A drop-down menu will open from which select Internet options.
- In the Internet Options screen, select the Advanced tab, then click the Reset button.
- It opens a Reset Internet Explorer settings dialog box.
- Now click on Delete Personal Settings and then press the Reset button.
Once the task is finished and browser settings are reset, restart your Windows system. You can automatically delete this malware by scanning your computer with anti-malware removal tools.
These are the advanced malicious removal applications that help you remove PUPs, browser hijacker infections, adware, malicious software, viruses, trojans and prevent ransomware from entering into your systems.
We recommend using the malware crusher tool against utopia DNS hijacking.
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