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What Is Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net?

All of a sudden, people see fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net popping up around all the web pages from nowhere and get suffered. Without the warning and removal help from installed anti-virus program, people don’t really ascertain it as a virus though it acts like one.

Just like Rvzr2-a.akamaihd.net, according to VilmaTech Online Support, fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net is nothing but another variant from a.akamaihd.net popup family to bring in additional ads like bettersurf. Without villain attribute code, fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net is not technically a virus but PUP (potentially unwanted program) instead.

 

Potential Dangers from Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net Should be Concerned

1. Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net pops up random ads more and more frequently.
2. There are hiccups after the presence of fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net when surfing the Internet.
3. Additional add-ons/plug-ins/extensions are installed without consent.
4. No conventional and the known removal ways would take effect on fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net PUP.

Such tiny problems should be stopped timely so that they won’t release much hazardous harms to both the mechanical operation and information security.

There are more than just two variants of akamaihd.net so far, we can’t take it as a randomly created piece to just display ads. Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net is up to something. Presenting itself in a webpage form, the PUP adopts Browser Helper Objects and JS technique computing technologies which can be a double-edged sword. With slight change, fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net becomes capable of manipulating add-ons and reach cache where browsing history, online activities, log-in credentials and other confidential information are stored without victims’ knowledge.

VilmaTech Security Teamwants to have your attention that every program has backdoor for future rectification or improvement. In other word, the reached information can be transmitted to the maker through the backdoor program.

Another danger lurks in the number of substitutes akamaihd.net family has. This implies that fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net owns fragile programming to expose vulnerability/loophole and thus make the targeted machine become easily susceptible to computer threats of other types like ransomware and Trojan horse.

Tip: Quick solution should be implemented upon weird operation emerges. Otherwise, it is too late to make remedy for your loss. Below is the manual removal method recommended to quickly solve the problems brought by fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net popup malware. If you are not that computer savvy, it is advisable to get professional help from VilmaTech Online Support by pressing on the live chat button here.

 

VilmaTech Shows How to Remove Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net Manually

Step1. Remove fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s add-on in browser settings.

Internet Explorer

1. Click on IE’s Tools menu to choose “Manage add-ons”.
2. Check the creation day displaying in “More Info” next to the add-ons you are not familiar with.
3. Remove the ones especially appearing after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s pop up.
   

 
Mozilla Firefox

1. Expand Firfox’s Tools menu to select “Options”.
2. Navigate to ‘Add-ons’ and take a further look in ‘Plug-ins’ panel.
3. Inspect the creation day in “More Info” next to the add-ons you are not familiar with.
4. Remove the ones especially appearing after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s pop up.
   

 
Google Chrome

1. Click on the spanner icon to select “Tools” option in the drop-down list.
2. Hit ‘Extensions’ tab and check the creation day in “More Info” (or the similar) next to the add-ons you are not familiar with.
3. Remove the ones especially appearing after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s pop up.
   

 
Opera

1. Unfold Opera’s menu to select “Extensions”.
2. Continue with “Manage Extensions” and check creation day in “More Info” (or the similar) next to the add-ons you are not familiar with.
3. Remove the ones especially appearing after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s pop up.
   

 
Safari

1. Get ‘Safari’s menu to select ‘Preferences’.
2. Locate ‘extensions’ tab to find the extensions showing up after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s pop up.
3. Use Uninstall button to remove it/them.
   
4. Next back to ‘Safari’ menu to continue with ‘Help’.
5. Browse to “Installed Plug” to click open “Ins & list”
6. Remove the extensions showing up after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s pop up.
   

 
 
Step2. Clear up the Temp files loaded down by fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net.

C:\Windows\Temp
C:\Documents and Settings\[Administrator] or [User Name]\Local Settings\Temp
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution
C:\Documents and Settings\[Username]\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files

 
 
Step3. Enable pop-up blocker to stop fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net from popping up.

Internet Explorer

1. Click on “Tools” menu to choose Options.
2. Navigate to Privacy tab and locate pop-up Blocker section.
3. Please check “Block pop-ups” option to stop fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net from popping up.
   

 
Mozilla Firefox

1. Unfold Tools menu to select Options.
2. Please hit Web features button to choose fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net as the intended item to be blocked.
3. Press “OK” button finally to confirm the change.
   

 
Google Chrome

1. Spread Tools menu and continue with Options.
2. Browse to “Under the Hood” tab to press on “Content Settings”.
3. Please then locate “Pop-ups” on the left pane and access “Exceptions” on the right pane.
4. Make sure that fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net is not in the “Exceptions” list before pressing on “OK” button.
   

 
Opera

1. Click Opera icon to select “settings” option.
2. Continue with “Preference” and hit General tab after that.
3. Locate “Pop-up” section to choose “Block Unwanted Pop-ups”.
4. Hit OK button to block fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net from popping up.
   

 
Safari

1. Expand “Safari” option to access “Preference” window.
2. Navigate to “Security” tab and tick “Block pop-up windows”.
   

 
 

Tips on Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net Removal

If you carefully read this article, you would know that it is very likely for fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net to bring in additional items. Be noted that the above offered manual removal steps are exclusively made for fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net PUP. Should you encounter unexpected problems in the process, either of you check the corresponding solution in VilmaTech’s blog or get instant help by pressing on the live chat button below.

 

Defrag for Better Performance after Removing Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net

Every program has its data files. Usually they are scattered around in a machine. It is always highly recommended to conduct defrag after uninstalling/removing certain program to restore the reasonably assigned space and get better performance. Here’s the video to show how.

 

Purpose of Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net

Fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net is a money-driven application:

1. It loads additional applications/rogueware onto the targeted machine to get additional commission.
2. It might exchange the collected personal information for money, this is why you’ll see more and more unwanted programs after fbstatic-a-akamaihd.net’s appearance.

 

Published & last updated on January 12, 2015 by Erik V. Miller