This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.
Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
Adware Kitsune is an adware module and is installed as an add-on (browser plug-in) for the Mozilla Firefox browser.
The user is usually required to install this add-on when downloading on certain download websites, such as bitroad.net, megaupload and etc. The purpose of the add-on is for displaying advertisements in a pop-up or banner form.
It has been reported that the Microsoft Internet Explorer counterpart of this Firefox add-on is called "AdsTechnology".
When the add-on is installed, it uses the name "firebit", which is visible in the Add-ons menu on the Firefox browser.
While active, Adware Kitsune may cause a slowdown while the browser is being loaded, as the add-on attempts to contact the remote site, "files.firebit.net".
Users may opt to disable the add-on when not downloading from the website that requires its presence. Alternatively, users may completely uninstall it once it is no longer needed to complete a download.