Remove Storm Alert

Storm Alert is an adware, software specifically developed to spread ads once installed onto a computer. As a general rule, this type of program contains a useful part and a part that manages the posting of ads. For Storm Alert, the “useful” part is described as being a storm warning that can alert you by notifying you if there is a storm near your location.

Storm Alert uses an official site where it is possible to download the software. Nevertheless, this is not the most popular method of attaining the adware.

storm alert

Storm Alert is installed with other downloaded programs from the internet, most notably:

  • Downloaded software from sites like softonic or download.com
  • Fake updates for programs (Java, Flash Player, Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer)
  • Fake programs (from video players to codec, used for streaming)

So even if the program seems interesting, the “useful” part is only there to disguise the ads that Storm Alert will use to annoy you. So don’t be duped! If software is spread by fake updates, then it’s probably no good. This is why expert security companies like Malwarebytes detect this type of program as malware.

For your information please know that Storm Alert is detected as suspicious by 29 anti-viruses.
File information
File name:
rcscop.exe

Common path:
C:\ProgramData\Application data\Fhbnag\Dat\rcscop.exe

Signed by:
Rational Thought Solutions

Analysis date:
21 March 2015

Scanner detections:
29 / 54

Scan engine
Detection
Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.StormAlert.A
ESET-NOD32
a variant of MSIL/Adware.PullUpdate.G.gen
BitDefender
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
Symantec
Trojan.Gen.2
DrWeb
Adware.Yontoo.55
Comodo
ApplicUnwnt
Avira
ADWARE/Adware.Gen7
AVG
Downloader.CBD
Bkav
W32.HfsAdware.BB9B
MicroWorld-eScan
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
nProtect
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
McAfee
Artemis!7CC134EB5CAD
Zillya
Adware.PullUpdate.Win32.258
Agnitum
PUA.PullUpdate!
TrendMicro-HouseCall
ADW_PULLUP
Tencent
Trojan.Win32.Qudamah.Gen.18
Ad-Aware
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
Emsisoft
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766 (B)
F-Secure
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
VIPRE
MSIL.Adware.PullUpdate
TrendMicro
ADW_PULLUP
McAfee-GW-Edition
Artemis!PUP
Sophos
Generic PUA NB
Antiy-AVL
Trojan/Win32.TSGeneric
GData
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
ALYac
Trojan.GenericKD.2055766
AVware
MSIL.Adware.PullUpdate
Baidu-International
PUA.Win32.Agent.81
Fortinet
Adware/PullUpdate

Show the other 25 anti-virus detections


How to remove Storm Alert ?

This is a comprehensive tutorial to get rid of Storm Alert from your system. Please perform all the instructions in the correct order. All the software offered in this removal guide is free and known to clean and optimize your computer.

Remove Storm Alert with AdwCleaner

AdwCleaner is a program that research for and removes Adware, Toolbars, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP), and browser Hijackers from your system. If you use AdwCleaner you can simply delete many of these types of programs for a better user experience on your computer and while browsing the internet.

  • Download AdwCleaner (Official link and direct-download) :
    Download AdwCleaner
  • Select AdwCleaner.exe with right mouse click and Run as Administrator.
  • If User Account Control asks you to allow AdwCleaner.exe to make changes to your computer, press Yes to continue.
  • Start scanning your computer for any malicious threats by selecting the Scan button, please wait.
  • If AdwCleaner is done, it will display a list of malicious items detected, If you have nothing to uncheck, continue to the removal process and select the Clean button.
  • Reboot your computer.

Remove Storm Alert with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is an important security program for any computer user to have installed on their computer. It is light-weight, fast, and best of all, excellent at removing the latest infections like Storm Alert.

Remove Storm Alert with malwarebytes anti-malware

  • Download MalwareBytes Anti-Malware :
    Premium Version Free Version (without Real-time protection)
  • Double-click mbam-setup-consumer.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
  • Once installed, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will automatically start and you will see a message stating that you should update the program, and that a scan has never been run on your system. To start a system scan you can click on the Fix Now button.
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now check for updates, and if there are any, you will need to click on the Update Now button.
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for Storm Alert.
  • When the scan is done, you will now be presented with a screen showing you the malware infections that Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware has detected. To remove the malicious programs that Malwarebytes Anti-malware has found, click on the Quarantine All button, and then click on the Apply Now button.
  • Reboot your computer if prompted.

Reset your browser (if necessary)

If after following the above steps Storm Alert is still present on your computer, you can reset your browser by following the instructions below.

Your bookmarks and saved passwords are not deleted or modified.
  • Open Chrome.
  • Click on the three stripes button in the right top corner.
  • Select Settings.
  • Scroll down to the end of the page, search for Show advanced settings.
  • Scroll down once again to the end of the page and click Reset browser settings button.
  • Click Reset once more.
Your bookmarks and saved passwords are not deleted or modified.
  • Open Firefox
  • Go to the orange Firefox button in the top left.
  • Go over to the Help sub-menu, then select Troubleshooting Information.
  • Click the Repair Firefox button in the upper-right corner of the page.
  • Mozilla Firefox will automatically restart.
Your bookmarks and saved passwords are not deleted or modified.

How to remove Storm Alert with ResetBrowser

  • Download ResetBrowser :
    Download ResetBrowser
  • Download the tool, save it on your desktop and double-click on it.
  • Read the disclaimer and press the Ok button.
  • Click the Reset Chrome button and wait.
  • Once the process is finished, click onOpen Chrome Storm Alert should now be deleted from Firefox.
Your computer should now be free of Storm Alert. If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove Storm Alert from your computer, please start a new thread in our support page. Someone will give you free assistance very fast !
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