freeSOFTtoday

By Domesticus in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking:	4,800
Threat Level:	20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers:	21,163

First Seen:	December 12, 2013
Last Seen:	September 18, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Security researchers report that FreeSOFTtoday is an adware infection. FreeSOFTtoday causes numerous problems on the infected computer, not limited to a constant stream of pop-up advertisements typically associated with these types of infections. FreeSOFTtoday has browser hijacking functions that force the victim's Web browser to visit websites associated with FreeSOFTtoday repeatedly. The main purpose of FreeSOFTtoday is to expose computer users to advertising content and to create advertising gain using computer users. Because of this, FreeSOFTtoday should be removed right away with the aid of a competent anti-malware solution. FreeSOFTtoday is a PUP or Potentially Unwanted Program.

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Characteristics of FreeSOFTtoday

FreeSOFTtoday may enter a computer bundled with free software from an unreliable source. When the free software is installed, the option to uninstall FreeSOFTtoday and similar PUPs may be concealed from the computer user, resulting in the installation of FreeSOFTtoday. Once FreeSOFTtoday has been installed, FreeSOFTtoday will start displaying numerous irritating advertisements on the affected computer and may make unauthorized changes to the victim's Web browser settings. Due to the fact that FreeSOFTtoday may be installed automatically, FreeSOFTtoday may be incorrectly regarded as a threat by victims of this adware infection.

Putting an End on the Problems Caused by FreeSOFTtoday

If FreeSOFTtoday is installed on your computer, security researchers advise its removal using the Control Panel of Web browser extension manager. Once FreeSOFTtoday has been removed, it is important to scan the affected computer with a reliable security program. This is due to the fact that FreeSOFTtoday may have exposed your computer to potentially unwanted content through its browser redirects and pop-up advertisements. PUPs like FreeSOFTtoday may infect a computer on their own, meaning that it is highly likely that other PUPs are already present on your computer in the event of a FreeSOFTtoday infection.

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File System Details

freeSOFTtoday may create the following file(s):

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#	File Name	MD5	Detections Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
1.	upfst_it_27.exe	69274833e1e13e9b003112558feadcb0	978
Name: upfst_it_27.exe MD5: 69274833e1e13e9b003112558feadcb0 Size: 3.15 MB (3154344 bytes) Detections: 978 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_it_27 Group: Malware file Last Updated: November 15, 2014
2.	upfst_mx_152.exe	7d8c37aad70b2dc2aa07a88d45ecef29	321
Name: upfst_mx_152.exe MD5: 7d8c37aad70b2dc2aa07a88d45ecef29 Size: 3.33 MB (3336184 bytes) Detections: 321 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_mx_152 Group: Malware file Last Updated: March 26, 2016
3.	upfst_se_76.exe	7ae8d5cfacf20c0920ea598be02e6df4	317
Name: upfst_se_76.exe MD5: 7ae8d5cfacf20c0920ea598be02e6df4 Size: 5.76 MB (5765088 bytes) Detections: 317 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_se_76 Group: Malware file Last Updated: March 26, 2016
4.	upfst_it_148.exe	eda7f222c45b1325801e4db1da1cacd8	316
Name: upfst_it_148.exe MD5: eda7f222c45b1325801e4db1da1cacd8 Size: 3.34 MB (3341280 bytes) Detections: 316 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_it_148 Group: Malware file Last Updated: March 26, 2016
5.	upfst_nl_8.exe	5178d31524bb59e91272246dd14db8eb	305
Name: upfst_nl_8.exe MD5: 5178d31524bb59e91272246dd14db8eb Size: 3.15 MB (3153864 bytes) Detections: 305 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_nl_8 Group: Malware file Last Updated: June 1, 2014
6.	fst_br_29.exe	e248da9031f74d568552aa7e51313ab5	298
Name: fst_br_29.exe MD5: e248da9031f74d568552aa7e51313ab5 Size: 3.97 MB (3979176 bytes) Detections: 298 Type: Executable File Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\fst_br_29 Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 22, 2016
7.	upfst_it_22.exe	04ebf0d2b593a2d134ff55ddcec6a488	293
Name: upfst_it_22.exe MD5: 04ebf0d2b593a2d134ff55ddcec6a488 Size: 3.15 MB (3151360 bytes) Detections: 293 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_it_22 Group: Malware file Last Updated: July 22, 2014
8.	fst_br_165.exe	d1469b8894b3e2c6649f47c7bdab2a4a	259
Name: fst_br_165.exe MD5: d1469b8894b3e2c6649f47c7bdab2a4a Size: 3.97 MB (3979256 bytes) Detections: 259 Type: Executable File Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\fst_br_165 Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 22, 2016
9.	upfst_es_35.exe	7d5f9f26ff8069fd0bb33838cd389cc1	258
Name: upfst_es_35.exe MD5: 7d5f9f26ff8069fd0bb33838cd389cc1 Size: 3.15 MB (3153864 bytes) Detections: 258 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_es_35 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
10.	upfst_es_21.exe	bfab55718c3588ce4d4bed51153aff8d	248
Name: upfst_es_21.exe MD5: bfab55718c3588ce4d4bed51153aff8d Size: 3.15 MB (3151360 bytes) Detections: 248 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_es_21 Group: Malware file Last Updated: August 26, 2014
11.	upfst_br_96.exe	d3715ba3fbce67a28907264197085b5f	248
Name: upfst_br_96.exe MD5: d3715ba3fbce67a28907264197085b5f Size: 3.23 MB (3234256 bytes) Detections: 248 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_br_96 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
12.	fst_br_58.exe	320b12ae44ba6b3689b2f9e4653abd7d	225
Name: fst_br_58.exe MD5: 320b12ae44ba6b3689b2f9e4653abd7d Size: 3.99 MB (3996144 bytes) Detections: 225 Type: Executable File Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\fst_br_58 Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 22, 2016
13.	upfst_pt_20.exe	393b93145c2f817f3e5a98590bd7bde5	181
Name: upfst_pt_20.exe MD5: 393b93145c2f817f3e5a98590bd7bde5 Size: 3.15 MB (3154344 bytes) Detections: 181 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_pt_20 Group: Malware file Last Updated: October 21, 2014
14.	upfst_it_27.exe	92ef9acaabd6b1abccc0b4b06cb34b30	167
Name: upfst_it_27.exe MD5: 92ef9acaabd6b1abccc0b4b06cb34b30 Size: 3.15 MB (3151360 bytes) Detections: 167 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_it_27 Group: Malware file Last Updated: August 12, 2014
15.	upfst_tr_47.exe	53f81c052cc8712424f199726b5a9bfc	149
Name: upfst_tr_47.exe MD5: 53f81c052cc8712424f199726b5a9bfc Size: 3.15 MB (3153904 bytes) Detections: 149 Type: Executable File Path: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\fst_tr_47 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
16.	upfst_pl_113.exe	c0b1f1ee0a5c07dde63cf39b2961d373	145
Name: upfst_pl_113.exe MD5: c0b1f1ee0a5c07dde63cf39b2961d373 Size: 3.26 MB (3268080 bytes) Detections: 145 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_pl_113 Group: Malware file Last Updated: September 19, 2014
17.	upfst_co_50.exe	720591bc016aaf9e2fab05d12d8840a2	133
Name: upfst_co_50.exe MD5: 720591bc016aaf9e2fab05d12d8840a2 Size: 3.26 MB (3264512 bytes) Detections: 133 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_co_50 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
18.	fst_fr_70.exe	c301b5097545f5c62b6f503adffb7a0d	129
Name: fst_fr_70.exe MD5: c301b5097545f5c62b6f503adffb7a0d Size: 3.99 MB (3998704 bytes) Detections: 129 Type: Executable File Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\fst_fr_70 Group: Malware file Last Updated: April 5, 2017
19.	upfst_it_64.exe	5b473f329221c884d6fa36a75557f17b	128
Name: upfst_it_64.exe MD5: 5b473f329221c884d6fa36a75557f17b Size: 3.23 MB (3234288 bytes) Detections: 128 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_it_64 Group: Malware file Last Updated: February 18, 2015
20.	upfst_se_29.exe	85660abd4b3fb8159a3b76909b0b4bac	122
Name: upfst_se_29.exe MD5: 85660abd4b3fb8159a3b76909b0b4bac Size: 3.15 MB (3153904 bytes) Detections: 122 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_se_29 Group: Malware file Last Updated: October 17, 2014
21.	upfst_fr_70.exe	07d0dd815e79cd8612b1c76d7e17f4d4	122
Name: upfst_fr_70.exe MD5: 07d0dd815e79cd8612b1c76d7e17f4d4 Size: 3.15 MB (3154416 bytes) Detections: 122 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_fr_70 Group: Malware file Last Updated: August 16, 2014
22.	upfst_dk_38.exe	cd18366be0dabd888292af329dcb869a	116
Name: upfst_dk_38.exe MD5: cd18366be0dabd888292af329dcb869a Size: 3.23 MB (3234288 bytes) Detections: 116 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_dk_38 Group: Malware file Last Updated: June 2, 2014
23.	upfst_co_21.exe	7eeb38fce02b83a0ce759dbc73f0dea2	112
Name: upfst_co_21.exe MD5: 7eeb38fce02b83a0ce759dbc73f0dea2 Size: 3.15 MB (3154344 bytes) Detections: 112 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_co_21 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
24.	fst_fr_132.exe	5ebe4831ff52578bef581df43023d782	112
Name: fst_fr_132.exe MD5: 5ebe4831ff52578bef581df43023d782 Size: 3.98 MB (3983360 bytes) Detections: 112 Type: Executable File Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\fst_fr_132 Group: Malware file Last Updated: April 5, 2017
25.	upfst_co_18.exe	1326de628dc5893895bfb7e22d5f126e	99
Name: upfst_co_18.exe MD5: 1326de628dc5893895bfb7e22d5f126e Size: 3.15 MB (3151360 bytes) Detections: 99 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_co_18 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
26.	upfst_pt_33.exe	5e3cdd51cf60dec1916c13d33fface2e	88
Name: upfst_pt_33.exe MD5: 5e3cdd51cf60dec1916c13d33fface2e Size: 3.15 MB (3153904 bytes) Detections: 88 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_pt_33 Group: Malware file Last Updated: July 17, 2014
27.	upfst_nl_35.exe	72c57403eb5c06404b980762e0514816	88
Name: upfst_nl_35.exe MD5: 72c57403eb5c06404b980762e0514816 Size: 3.23 MB (3234256 bytes) Detections: 88 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_nl_35 Group: Malware file Last Updated: June 24, 2014
28.	upfst_br_33.exe	00bbb984e59d7f66c419547d2fbb473e	86
Name: upfst_br_33.exe MD5: 00bbb984e59d7f66c419547d2fbb473e Size: 3.15 MB (3153864 bytes) Detections: 86 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_br_33 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014
29.	upfst_fr_92.exe	16f6b8965da11a9391996f65d24f4282	81
Name: upfst_fr_92.exe MD5: 16f6b8965da11a9391996f65d24f4282 Size: 3.23 MB (3234288 bytes) Detections: 81 Type: Executable File Path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\fst_fr_92 Group: Malware file Last Updated: May 28, 2014

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Registry Details

freeSOFTtoday may create the following registry entry or registry entries:

File name without path

Freesofttoday.lnk

Regexp file mask

%TEMP%\freesofttoday.exe

HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}

SOFTWARE\free_soft_to_day

SOFTWARE\FREESOFTTODAY

SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\FREESOFTTODAY

SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\free_soft_to_day

SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\free_soft_today

SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\FREESOFTTODAY

SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\FREESOFTTODAY

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}

FreeSoftToday_is1

Directories

freeSOFTtoday may create the following directory or directories:

%AllUsersProfile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\FREESOFTTODAY

%AllUsersProfile%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\free_soft_today

%LocalAppData%\FreeSoftToday

%LocalAppData%\fst_ar_21

%LocalAppData%\fst_es_16

%LocalAppData%\fst_es_37

%ProgramFiles%\freesofttoday_mx_1

%ProgramFiles%\fst_ar_21

%ProgramFiles%\fst_es_37

%ProgramFiles(x86)%\fst_es_37

%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\FreeSoftToday

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