Bubble Dock
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| Popularity Rank: | 3,818 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 70,086 |
| First Seen: | April 11, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | January 24, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Bubble Dock is an adware program that can be installed onto any Internet browser. Bubble Dock is available in French, Swiss, Italian and Spanish. Bubble Dock provides PC users with access to news, games, Facebook, email, web TV, Youtube videos, shortcuts, apps, RSS, podcasts and many more by clicking on the desktop. As the toolbar of Bubble Dock is not paid, the company that owes it, makes money from advertisements shown involving pop-up ads, in text promotions, and numerous coupons and deals. Computer users can install Bubble Dock from the official website of the company, but usually, it is embedded into hijacked web browsers without a victim's consent to use it. Bubble Dock comes affiliated with other free applications. After downloading and installing such a free application, the computer user might install other insecure software products, such as Bubble Dock or even toolbars that take over and modify the home page and default search engine on the hacked web browser.
Table of Contents
Aliases
8 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AVG | Generic.7EE |
| Ikarus | PUA.BubbleDock |
| Panda | PUP/Nosibay |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Artemis |
| Sophos | Bubble Dock |
| McAfee | Artemis!16BE7EB47D84 |
| McAfee | Artemis!A17CE8F64B69 |
| AVG | MalSign.Generic.AC5 |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Bubble Dock
File System Details
Bubble Dock may create the following file(s):
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WindApp Update.exe.vir | 37e4f5f33befc9a114d2d36279076b1e | 3,586 |
| 2. | Deploy.exe | 125327bb1c3cfe5d2e583afd5bd563af | 258 |
| 3. | axSurfMatch.dll | 593edbf3334d80a84d5054732bdd134b | 124 |
| 4. | Bubble Dock.exe | 5ed8a6036250326f5baf608df6aa5b16 | 99 |
| 5. | AddonsUI.exe | 5aaa2756420e158bca7e7b112469f06e | 13 |
| 6. | WindApp Update.exe | 6c7b1b169202d812787e7e4394059a8e | 1 |
Registry Details
Bubble Dock may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
CLSID
{17734227-EAAA-4C5E-9AA3-036AD981B3A6}
{23AF19F7-1D5B-442c-B14C-3D1081953C94}
{8C973B84-E6DA-49D8-B786-9C93C2E587F5}
{B1DBD7F1-13D4-4FBE-8CC1-7BF878C10CDA}
File name without path
Bubble Dock.lnk
Install_BubbleDock.exe
store.bubbledock[1].xml
Regexp file mask
%APPDATA%\Bubble Ads.installation.log
%appdata%\Bubble Dock.boostrap.log
%appdata%\Bubble Dock.installation.log
%APPDATA%\Bubble Suite.installation.log
%temp%\Bubble Dock.txt
%temp%\LBubble Dock.txt
%WINDIR%\System32\Tasks\Bubble Ads Update
Software\Classes\.bubbledock
SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\IESurfMatch.DLL
Software\Classes\bubbledock
Software\Classes\MIME\Database\Content Type\application/x-bubbledock
SOFTWARE\Classes\Nosibay.SurfMatch
SOFTWARE\Classes\Nosibay.SurfMatch.1
SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\AppID\IESurfMatch.DLL
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{23AF19F7-1D5B-442C-B14C-3D1081953C94}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\bubbledock.us
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\livesticker.com
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\store.bubbledock.us
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\61599.Bubble_Dock.BBD023.no.exe
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\Bubble Dock.exe
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\Bubble Ads Update
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{23AF19F7-1D5B-442c-B14C-3D1081953C94}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage\NewShortcuts\C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Bubble Dock\Bubble Dock.lnk
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{23AF19F7-1D5B-442C-B14C-3D1081953C94}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{23AF19F7-1D5B-442C-B14C-3D1081953C94}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Bubble Ads
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Bubble Dock
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Bubble Suite
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Bubble Dock
SOFTWARE\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\bubbledock@nosibay.com
Software\Nosibay
Software\Nosibay\Bubble Dock
Software\Nosibay\Bubble Dock Tag
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Classes\AppID\IESurfMatch.DLL
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{23AF19F7-1D5B-442c-B14C-3D1081953C94}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions\bubbledock@nosibay.com
Directories
Bubble Dock may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Bubble Dock |
| %APPDATA%\Nosibay\Bubble Dock |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Nosibay\Bubble Dock |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Nosibay\Bubble Dock |
| %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Bubble Dock |
| %appdata%\Nosibay |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Bubble Dock |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Modified signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
34ee8ac6364caff1e66174ffa649619f
SHA1:
ed8ccbadbeae14bd73b31ec5426af5b52f523d3f
SHA256:
220D9589BFBD8727988D8215E0DB27105C9DB97E016FEFFA775C48D0AB20CA16
File Size:
6.33 MB, 6332416 bytes
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MD5:
bb7a46e368ef8a6a4999082262910785
SHA1:
44aaeb76e91ece4eb9b72ae50ff30136b2965734
SHA256:
BD9CD059EEDBF826672221A6BBABE77AE787EFB337EBAC68C725C72663E817E9
File Size:
389.52 KB, 389520 bytes
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MD5:
e19a32166fca0a9c1594aa497fe141e4
SHA1:
379591b2ccd3f491aeb7df8405850b7d7617854a
SHA256:
94D26DBDF121813AD81469CC0D7A1CA0A796425F97E7F9F9325BB08CAAB2BBA8
File Size:
372.83 KB, 372832 bytes
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MD5:
17d7caea650f0703b61459194d9ee7f1
SHA1:
b3787dd88c3a030e3b00d3290d5c008e5da68d95
SHA256:
CA8D78B7DB55878E089AAC26305B4751D372625196BD233C58687D72B56AC745
File Size:
372.89 KB, 372888 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
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- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Nosibay |
| File Description |
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| File Version |
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| Legal Copyright | © Nosibay |
| Product Name | Bubble Dock |
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
|---|---|
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\netlog.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\bubble dock bsetup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\bubble dock bsetup.exe_deleted_ | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\httprequest.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\httprequest.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\inetc.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\inetc.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\nsislog.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\nsislog.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\stdutils.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\stdutils.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\system.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\version.ini | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nscc02d.tmp\version.ini_deleted_ | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsg7c7b.tmp\nsislog.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsg7c7b.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\bubble dock bsetup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\bubble dock bsetup.exe_deleted_ | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\httprequest.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\httprequest.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\inetc.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\inetc.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\nsislog.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\nsislog.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\system.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\version.ini | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh59ae.tmp\version.ini_deleted_ | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsmc01c.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsq7c6a.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nss59ad.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bubble dock.boostrap.log | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\bubble dock.boostrap.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKCU\software\nosibay\bubble dock tag::iid | BB2_EB1CCB4D9BA94617B3EC032534074C39 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\nosibay\bubble dock::tag | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\77e37ce0-8214-4414-aced-551c5ae204d7.tmp \??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\e28eadcf-6ab0-4d8c-8821-7ce9a6aba1 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\nosibay\bubble dock tag::iid | BB2_A32A5DE1B1F94E30BB86D943C258F8FA | RegNtPreCreateKey |
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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| Network Wininet |
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