Adware.AdAgent.FA
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
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Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
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Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 18,997 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 59 |
| First Seen: | July 19, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | May 31, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.AdAgent.FA on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing disruptions to your online experience. This type of software is designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and potentially redirect users to malicious websites. It is essential to take immediate action to remove Adware.AdAgent.FA from your system to prevent further damage and protect your personal information.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.AdAgent.FA?
Adware.AdAgent.FA is a type of adware program that is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying unwanted advertisements on infected systems. This software may be bundled with other programs or downloaded from the internet, often without the user's knowledge or consent. Once installed, Adware.AdAgent.FA can collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, and use this information to display targeted advertisements.
How Adware.AdAgent.FA Operates
Adware.AdAgent.FA operates by installing itself on the user's system and then connecting to a remote server to download and display advertisements. This software may also collect user data and transmit it back to the remote server, where it can be used for marketing purposes or sold to third-party companies. In some cases, Adware.AdAgent.FA may also install additional software or toolbars on the user's system, which can further compromise the system's security and performance.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.AdAgent.FA may exhibit a range of symptoms, including an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and unexpected changes to browser settings. Users may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been changed, or that they are being redirected to unfamiliar websites. In some cases, Adware.AdAgent.FA may also cause system crashes or freezes, or generate pop-up windows and alerts.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance or freezes
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Redirection to unfamiliar websites
- System crashes or errors
How to Remove Adware.AdAgent.FA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.AdAgent.FA from loading and to allow for a more thorough removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove any instances of Adware.AdAgent.FA.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to Adware.AdAgent.FA, using the Add/Remove Programs feature in the Control Panel.
- Reset your browser settings to their default values, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to remove any changes made by Adware.AdAgent.FA.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that Adware.AdAgent.FA has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.AdAgent.FA from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal information. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and that your online experience is safe and secure. Remember to always be cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unfamiliar sources, and to keep your anti-malware tools up to date to protect against the latest threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.AdAgent.FA |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
793aa4044143ee02265a1c6bb2e7d44e
SHA1:
3cbef0f836325d876db31899fe1b04e70f3e2eb3
SHA256:
29A5E02CE72A812523B16CF80A9AE7FC5F831CDB82A1EE1E11F1C5C4DE3D22E4
File Size:
135.68 KB, 135680 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 security information
- File has exports table
- 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
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 508 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 25 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 479 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 4 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\3cbef0f836325d876db31899fe1b04e70f3e2eb3_0000135680.,LiQMAxHB
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