ADW_SOFTPULSE.GB
Downloader.Win32.DriverUpd.hlh (Kaspersky)
Windows
Threat Type: Adware
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites. It may be manually installed by a user.
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
1,040,440 bytes
EXE
No
26 Nov 2014
Arrival Details
This adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It may be manually installed by a user.
Other Details
This adware connects to the following possibly malicious URL:
- http://{random alphanumeric characters}.{BLOCKED}rh.com
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
NOTES:
This adware downloads and installs the following applications:
- FastPlayer
- Super Optimizer
- My best offer today
- VO package
- Pepper.zip
SOLUTION
9.700
1.571.00
04 Dec 2014
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Remove ADW_SOFTPULSE.GB by using its own Uninstall option
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_SOFTPULSE.GB. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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