Threat Database Adware SpringFiles

SpringFiles

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 4,318
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 21,519
First Seen: August 18, 2015
Last Seen: September 17, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The SpringFiles download manager is signed by Via Advertising Group Ltd. The SpringFiles software is promoted on Spring-Files.com as the tool that can 'Get any file you want amazingly fast.' The SpringFiles download manager is a modified version of the GoforFiles application and might slow down your computer. As stated above the SpringFiles application does not have a valid digital signature but it will modify your Windows Firewall settings to enable its communications with the Internet that will be using the insecure HTTP protocol. Additionally, the free nature of the SpringFiles application does not include freedom from ads, and you will be subjected to a constant stream of advertising content being loaded in your Web browser. The SpringFiles software is deemed as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware capabilities that may not live up to your expectations and may display pop-up and pop-under windows as you surf the Internet. Moreover, the SpringFiles application may change your default search engine to Discover-facts.com that is associated with a browser hijacker. The SpringFiles application may use your system resources to aid cloud computing tasks and earn revenue for its developers without your notice. The SpringFiles program may edit your Windows Registry values to launch as a startup program when you log on Windows and stay in the background. The SpringFiles application may install an extension to your Internet client to show advertisements from sponsors. You may see additional banners, discounts and shopping offers on your favorite websites even if they are not dedicated to merchandise. You could use a trustworthy anti-spyware instrument to remove the SpringFiles binary from your system and look for alternative download managers.

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File System Details

SpringFiles may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. C:\Users\\downloads\3d_custom_girl_downloader.exe d550e901198953b21cc98c2931ae7864

Registry Details

SpringFiles may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
SprgFiles.lnk
SpringFiles.lnk
SrpnFiles.lnk
SOFTWARE\SprgFiles
SOFTWARE\SpringFiles
Software\SrpnFiles
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SprgFiles
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SpringFiles
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\SrpnFiles

Directories

SpringFiles may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\SprgFiles
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\SrpnFiles
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SpringFiles
%PROGRAMFILES%\SprgFiles
%PROGRAMFILES%\SpringFiles
%PROGRAMFILES%\SrpnFiles
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SprgFiles
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SpringFiles
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\SrpnFiles
%appdata%\SpringFiles

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