ADW_SOFTOLOAD.GA
PUP.Optional.Softonic.A (Malwarebytes)
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
401, 720 bytes
EXE
No
15 Jul 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://inssider.{BLOCKED}ic.jp/universaldownloader
- http://pagead2.{BLOCKED}syndication.com/pagead/show_companion_ad.js
- http://inssider.{BLOCKED}ic.jp/universaldownloader-prefetch
However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.
SOLUTION
9.750
1.640.00
09 Jul 2015
1.638.50
15 Jul 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
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as ADW_SOFTOLOAD.GA. 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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