SuperWeb

By Domesticus in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 720
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 311,555
First Seen: October 14, 2013
Last Seen: September 20, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

considered a Potentially Unwanted Program. SuperWeb usually enters a computer bundled with other software. Once SuperWeb has been installed, SuperWeb may make changes to the affected Web browser that causes numerous problems on the affected computer. The point of SuperWeb and symptoms associated with this PUP is to expose computer users to marketing or advertising material. SuperWeb can make it very hard for computer users to use the affected Web browser effectively since many of SuperWeb's symptoms may interrupt the affected computer user's activities and make it difficult to access unrelated websites normally. Malware analysts recommend the immediate removal of SuperWeb with the help of a fully updated anti-malware application.

SuperWeb – The Adware without Super Powers

A large number of symptoms that may be associated with SuperWeb have been noticed. The following are symptoms that may be associated with SuperWeb and similar adware threats:

  • SuperWeb makes various changes to your Web browser and system settings.
  • SuperWeb can affect your Web browser and the computer's performance. The SuperWeb adware may cause the affected Web browser to freeze or crash at random intervals.
  • SuperWeb may make your Web browser more vulnerable to other threats by decreasing its security settings and preventing computer users from visiting certain websites or launch certain applications.
  • SuperWeb may change your Web browser's default search engine and home page. This makes it possible for SuperWeb to expose computer users to potentially unsafe online content when the affected Web browser is launched.
  • SuperWeb may cause browser redirects, forcing computer users to visit SuperWeb's related websites repeatedly.
  • SuperWeb may cause affected Web browsers to display pop-up windows and advertisements.

If SuperWeb is installed on your Web browser, it is important to remove SuperWeb immediately with the help of a reliable anti-malware program. In many cases, SuperWeb may make changes to your Web browser that should be removed manually even after SuperWeb has been uninstalled. To prevent future SuperWeb infections, always download software from reliable, reputable sources and use custom installation to ensure that no unwanted components, such as SuperWeb or other PUPs, are also being installed on your computer.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove SuperWeb

File System Details

SuperWeb may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. PluginContainer.exe 56d7d04c80d1eb70c426a808f4325291 439
2. plugincontainer.exe c81e980726c90181ab52014b63ff60b2 352
3. plugincontainer.exe 4f65f7dd12c3feca8436c2c97a05a2fe 308
4. plugincontainer.exe b2052586345a37c1b7b5ba132c1928c5 285
5. plugincontainer.exe af636614f7183d9983d8199a337136cc 285
6. plugincontainer.exe 900bbe075e9509641df04ac2683763f6 268
7. plugincontainer.exe 5aa098ba529ba0d826c9199a001b27f7 266
8. plugincontainer.exe 35244cb327b9b93bb472643d8e00b92d 248
9. plugincontainer.exe 22d6d20c564fe3ff7cf7fb5fc0e22bd4 243
10. plugincontainer.exe 59991c279195ceeeb4435e456f9babcb 240
11. plugincontainer.exe 8f65094c2ecb88bcf9605495004ca523 239
12. plugincontainer.exe 67539ad4477d60667e34c19e7a86baaa 205
13. plugincontainer.exe c83b2eb705681e7f13c3f0af8470f8f6 194
14. PluginContainer.exe b0b7dba67fe98df3a47827e4f614bb6f 187
15. plugincontainer.exe 88bfe94b08782d1abf7ba3e58dd64f38 184
16. plugincontainer.exe fa33538ccc4559f4832e85180c4c5f0f 181
17. plugincontainer.exe e6c6cda12a316b23b88ee97a0fb012e4 180
18. plugincontainer.exe db8ee04d12bbae464237c5d8c9559dd6 173
19. plugincontainer.exe 5aff647a94b3047d3078336868d93eb0 169
20. plugincontainer.exe ec8b46fba4237a52ac6baf66b28fa041 166
21. plugincontainer.exe bf4b318148ea4e349e1679376a0a89b5 158
22. PluginContainer.exe dae6224de5e79437c40851e677a746fa 155
23. PluginContainer.exe 8996b6803d52514a4daf137a3007ae68 151
24. plugincontainer.exe d56f8450fbfcae373d2301270af22231 151
25. plugincontainer.exe 8acce3fa0588a8771450f8287d091c43 151
More files

Registry Details

SuperWeb may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
CLSID
{1AA60054-57D9-4F99-9A55-D0FBFBE7ECD3}
{41c3f0a0-de7a-4bf3-9ab6-16ccde2d4655}
{4AA46D49-459F-4358-B4D1-169048547C23}
{4E6354DE-9115-4AEE-BD21-C46C3E8A49DB}
{99415057-7C50-439D-AA20-02D83C071B61}
{A07E5BFF-B16C-4ABA-A30F-514213A945E6}
{A2D733A7-73B0-4C6B-B0C7-06A432950B66}
{B853E835-9F24-4F4B-B55C-E554D15CCCD2}
{F83D1872-D9FF-47F8-B5A0-49CC51E24EE8}
{FC073BDA-C115-4A1D-9DF9-9B5C461482E5}
File name without path
hdapp1008-a.akamaihd[1].xml
https_hdapp1008-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_hdapp1008-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage-journal
Regexp file mask
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\3a08aecf-996c-434c-872d-c3768a6d9134\updater.exe
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\3a08aecf-996c-434c-872d-c3768a6d9134\updater.exe
%HOMEDRIVE%\ods.exe.config
%HOMEDRIVE%\search-simple.xml
%WINDIR%\System32\drivers\wStLibG64.sys
%WINDIR%\system32\drivers\{[RANDOM CHARACTERS]-[RANDOM CHARACTERS]-[RANDOM CHARACTERS]-[RANDOM CHARACTERS]-[RANDOM CHARACTERS]}w{1,4}.sys
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\hdapp1008-a.akamaihd.net
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Service Mgr SearchQuickKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Update Mgr SearchQuickKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Service Mgr SearchQuickKnow
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Update Mgr SearchQuickKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Service Mgr SearchQuickKnow
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Update Mgr SearchQuickKnow

Directories

SuperWeb may create the following directory or directories:

%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\475a9272-9606-46f5-b309-fdfc084777bf
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\9466af57-1f38-4973-ab1c-22f7e17e2d6a
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\475a9272-9606-46f5-b309-fdfc084777bf
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\9466af57-1f38-4973-ab1c-22f7e17e2d6a

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