GetitHD

By GoldSparrow in Potentially Unwanted Programs

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 61
First Seen: April 20, 2015
Last Seen: August 17, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The GetitHD browser tool from getithd.com and is classified by security researchers as adware that functions as a private ad platform. The GetitHD adware may replace ads on trusted websites with its own that could feature links to potentially harmful domains and may offer users to install riskware. Computer users may install the GetitHD adware automatically on their PC by handling a freeware setup file via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. The GetitHD adware may modify the way search results on Google and Bing are displayed to you and instruct your web browser to show sponsored links. Additionally, the GetitHD adware may use HTTP and Flash cookies, read your Internet history and bookmarks in order to generate custom-made ads. Many web surfers might want to keep their online searches private and may not welcome the operations of GetitHD. The GetitHD adware may appear as a Browser Helper Object, an add-on, a plugin and an extension in order to facilitate the display of banners, ad boxes, and pop-ups. The adware developers behind the GetitHD browser tool earn pay-per-click revenue every time you click on content by GetitHD, and you may be directed to visit phishing websites. As stated above, the GetitHD adware may expose you to cyber threats and deprive you of safe ads, and you might want to remove it by using a trusted anti-malware utility.

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File System Details

GetitHD may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. gih2.exe 7d0b633e5fc4845d3fc4f207de1a8631 4

Registry Details

GetitHD may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{829B0A44-ADFF-4618-BE4F-1B9311096C6C}

Directories

GetitHD may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\getithd
%PROGRAMFILES%\getithd
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\getithd
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\getithd1.tb

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