Any malware exists with the only target – generate profits on you1. And the developers of these things are not thinking about morality – they use all possible tactics. Grabbing your data, getting the commission for the advertisements you watch for them, and exploiting your system components to mine cryptocurrencies is not the full list of what they do. Do you like to be a riding equine? That is a rhetorical question.
What does the pop-up with HTML:Script-inf detection mean?
The HTML:Script-inf detection you can see in the lower right side is displayed to you by Avast or AVG. That anti-malware application is quite OK at scanning but prone to be unstable. It is prone to malware invasions. It has a glitchy interface and problematic malware removal capabilities. Therefore, the pop-up that states concerning the HTML:Script-inf [Susp] is rather just an alert that Avast has recognized it. You will likely need to use a separate anti-malware program to remove it.
HTML:Script-inf
The exact HTML:Script-inf virus is a very nasty thing. It sits inside your PC disguised as a part of something legit or as a piece of the application you have on a forum. After that, it makes everything weakens your system. At the end of this “party”, it injects other malicious things – ones that are chosen by cybercriminals who control this malware. Hence, it is impossible to predict the effects from HTML:Script-inf [Susp] actions. And unpredictability is one of the most unpleasant things when talking about malware. That’s why it is better not to choose at all and don’t give it a single chance to complete its task.
Threat Summary:
| Name | HTML:Script-inf |
| Detection | HTML:Script-inf [Susp] |
| Details | HTML:Script-inf [Susp] is attached to another program (such as a document), which can replicate and spread after an initial execution. |
| Fix Tool | See If Your System Has Been Affected by HTML:Script-inf [Susp] detection |
Is HTML:Script-inf dangerous?
As I have pointed out, non-harmful malware does not exist. And HTML:Script-inf is not an exception. This virus alters the system setups and edits the Group Policies and registry. All of these elements are crucial for correct system functioning, even in the case when we are not talking about Windows safety. Therefore, the malware that HTML:Script-inf [Susp] contains, or which it will download later, will try to get maximum revenue from you. Cyber burglars can grab your personal information and then sell it on the Darknet. Using adware and browser hijacker functions, built-in HTML:Script-inf virus, they can make money by showing you the ads. Each view gives them a penny, but 100 views per day = $1. 1000 victims who watch 100 banners per day – $1000. Easy math, but sad conclusions. It is a bad choice to be a donkey for crooks.
