Threat Database Adware 7-Zip Packages Ads

7-Zip Packages Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

The 7-Zip Packages software should not be mistaken with the legitimate 7-Zip File Archiver that is deployed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). The 7-Zip Packages software is written by adware developers that strive to present 7-Zip Packages as a credible app. The 7-Zip Packages adware may be seen bundled with EZDownloader and be accompanied by other adware like DealGrabbers. The 7-Zip Packages adware may arrive on your PC via the InstallCore software distribution platform and may use an executable DLL file to avoid appearing in your 'Programs and Features' panel. However, the 7-Zip Packages adware may appear as a browser extension and display pop-up and pop-under windows. The adware may use ActioScript3 to display interactive advertisements based on your recent searches on Google, browsing history and bookmarks. The ads brought by the 7-Zip Packages adware might take the form of full-page promotions, coupons, special deals and discounts. The 7-Zip Packages adware may affect Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox and slow them down. Additionally, the 7-Zip Packages adware may edit your Windows Registry to run at system startup and work in the OS’s background. Security analysts warn that the 7-Zip Packages adware may cause your Web browser to freeze and close without notice. The 7-Zip Packages adware may display corrupted ads that redirect users to sites that may host the Angler Exploit Kit. Therefore, you should incorporate a trusted anti-malware shield in your system and purge the 7-Zip Packages adware.

File System Details

7-Zip Packages Ads may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. C:\Users\\appdata\roaming\0f1f1c2y1h1p1c0i0t\7-zip packages\uninstaller.exe 8c7fb9078a63b7e5e899e7a2dbb0db53
2. C:\Users\\appdata\Roaming\0F1F1C2Y1H1P1C0I0T\7-Zip Packages\uninstaller.exe /Uninstall /NM="7-Zip Packages" /AN="0F1F1C2Y1H1P1C0I0T" /MBN="7-Zip P

URLs

7-Zip Packages Ads may call the following URLs:

www.installcore.com

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