Adware.Arcade Yum
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 2,522 |
| First Seen: | September 23, 2014 |
| Last Seen: | June 24, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Arcade Yum on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing disruptions to your browsing experience and overall system performance. Adware infections like this one are designed to generate revenue for their creators by displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, and potentially leading to more severe security issues if left unchecked.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Arcade Yum?
Adware.Arcade Yum is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. The name itself does not directly indicate a specific malware family, but rather serves as a detection label for this particular adware variant. Adware programs like Adware.Arcade Yum can be distributed through various means, including bundled software installations, infected downloads, and exploit kits. Once installed, they can modify system settings, browser configurations, and even install additional malware to achieve their goals.
How Adware.Arcade Yum Operates
Adware.Arcade Yum operates by integrating itself into the system and browser environments, allowing it to intercept and modify web traffic, display pop-up ads, and collect user data such as browsing history and search queries. This data can be used to create targeted advertisements, which are then displayed to the user in an attempt to generate revenue. In some cases, adware programs may also install additional components, such as toolbars, browser extensions, or other potentially unwanted programs, to further compromise the system.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.Arcade Yum infection may include an increase in unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and browser redirects. Users may also notice a decrease in system performance, as the adware program consumes system resources to display ads and collect data. Additionally, some users may experience changes to their browser settings, such as a modified homepage or default search engine, which can be difficult to reverse without proper removal of the adware.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Browser redirects and modified search results
- Decreased system performance
- Changes to browser settings and configurations
How to Remove Adware.Arcade Yum
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading and to allow for a more thorough removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full system scan and detect any malicious components related to Adware.Arcade Yum.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be associated with the adware infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the adware.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of the adware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Arcade Yum from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure the complete removal of this adware program and prevent future infections. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your system, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and avoiding suspicious downloads and links. By taking these steps, you can help to maintain a safe and secure computing environment.
Aliases
4 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Ikarus | Trojan-Downloader |
| McAfee | Artemis!19C71380E3C3 |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Artemis |
| Sophos | Arcade Yum |
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | arcadeyum.dll | 332b593819a6f31aea79785249b43221 | 125 |
| 2. | ArcadeYumIEHelper.dll | f334008b6c195e818eee62026ce8238f | 76 |
| 3. | ArcadeYumVersionControl.exe | a75e4cdbb19f1436e65e1dae3222ea37 | 30 |
Registry Details
Directories
Adware.Arcade Yum may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ArcadeYum |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\ArcadeYum |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\ArcadeYum |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ArcadeYum |
| %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\ArcadeYum |
URLs
Adware.Arcade Yum may call the following URLs:
| arcadeyum.com |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Arcade Yum |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
3d75234256e6e0f42cf6c1aa28d2cc91
SHA1:
c565706a1b8b65cabf7a91451ad8aba3d2277516
SHA256:
5B27BF45712A01340971B2285914C5D83BD54F13778F1E87F749E09F0542E6EB
File Size:
183.08 KB, 183080 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 exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- 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 Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Arcade Yum |
| File Description | Uninstaller |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright (c) ArcadeYum |
Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ArcadeYum LLC | Thawte Code Signing CA - G2 | Self Signed |
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: | 524 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 20 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 497 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 7 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Zegost.AQ
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
|---|---|
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsa68b.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsa68b.tmp\module.uninstaller.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsa68b.tmp\module.uninstaller.exe | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsa68b.tmp\module.uninstaller.exe.config | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7zsa68b.tmp\module.uninstaller.exe.config | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
|---|---|---|
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | -k 8��8tX��B�8 �� �6 �v 5� �Z xy �� T�B� ������ � ���� �5����ee��Bx �< �!wz "Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�"*�^*�h+�[,��/9� /��0P%1`1�1HO 1�D5�05�G | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc3475 | ~� % xy * � /�� Y� d� kP~ � � �ރ �p ��^ �o � ��z ee+ Vs} kP~ ��1 � �� 7 � �� ﺃ e e�� ��1 �� f e�� h �n | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | .k 8��8tX��B�8 �� �6 �v 5� �Z xy �� T�B� ������ � ���� �5����ee��Bx �< �!wz "Wc#�#��$kF$�� %"�%:� %�&� &�x(�(X�)�`*J*9*�"*�^*�h+�[,��/9� /��0P%1`1�1HO 1�D5�05�G | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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 |
|---|---|
| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| User Data Access |
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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.
(NULL) module.uninstaller.exe
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