Threat Database Adware Adware.CodecV

Adware.CodecV

By ESGI Advisor in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 19,388
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 5,036
First Seen: June 11, 2013
Last Seen: December 6, 2024
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Adware.CodecV, otherwise known as CodecV or Codec-C produced by AllpremiumSoft, is an ad-supported Web browser plug-in/add-on which, when installed on a PC, may cover the screen of a computer with pop-up, banner and in-text link ads. Adware.CodecV may proliferate and invade the computer through a variety of packed free applications when installing the programs. The CodecV browser extension encompasses a variety of features that may make modifications to the default or custom settings of the Web browser such as the default start page and search provider in the built-in search box of the Web browser. Adware.CodecV may insert alternative 'page not found' functionality. Adware.CodecV may enable search from the address bar of the Web browser. CodecV declares that their Software can help PC users enjoy the best possible experience while watching online streaming video on the website.

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File System Details

Adware.CodecV may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. bhoclass.dll.vir ac13c733379328f86568f6e514c2f7f8 4,534
2. bhoclass.dll 04a4477543594a16dbfc52dbc2b2f712 1
3. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\50520736330a6.dll
4. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\50653952651fc.ocx
5. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\50d9c1d03c1b6.dll
6. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\509d760ccb627.ocx
7. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\510100080adaa.dll
8. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\50bf65311ff2c.ocx
9. C:\ProgramData\codec-v\uninstall.exe
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Registry Details

Adware.CodecV may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext\CLSID\{653F48AA-5959-7D99-C0F0-3831C417C3C9}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext\CLSID\{78B3836A-CC12-30C7-2CA8-B431F2EBB995}

Directories

Adware.CodecV may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Application Data\Codecv
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Codec-V
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Codecv
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Codec-V
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Codecv
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\hkaefaegilmeeiopaipgdjhfopdnalop

URLs

Adware.CodecV may call the following URLs:

Allpremiumsoft.com

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