Adware.Dealply.AJ
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 21,627 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 132 |
| First Seen: | September 22, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | September 17, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Adware.Dealply.AJ is a Windows adware program belonging to the well-known DealPly family of ad-serving software. It is classified as a low-to-moderate danger threat, but it can still disrupt your browsing experience, slow down your system, and quietly collect information about your online habits. While it is not designed to cause severe damage like ransomware or trojans, its presence signals that your computer has been compromised by unwanted, revenue-generating software that operates without clear consent.
Table of Contents
What Adware.Dealply.AJ Does
Once installed, Adware.Dealply.AJ runs in the background and generates advertisements that can appear as pop-up windows, in-browser banners, injected ads on webpages, or extra toolbars added to your web browser. These ads are often irrelevant, intrusive, and may redirect users to sponsored websites. Like other members of the DealPly family, this adware is also known to monitor browsing behavior—tracking websites visited, search queries, and ad interaction data—and send that information to third parties. This data is typically used to serve more "targeted" advertisements, but it also means your browsing activity is being shared without your explicit knowledge.
The program's executable in this case was found disguised under generic or misleading file and product names, a common tactic adware developers use to avoid detection and make the software appear legitimate or harmless to the average user.
How It Usually Gets Onto Computers
Adware like Dealply.AJ typically spreads through software bundling. It is commonly attached to free downloads such as games, emoticon packs, file-sharing tools, screensavers, or other "free" utilities found on third-party download sites. During installation, the adware is often included as a pre-checked optional component, meaning users can unknowingly agree to install it if they rush through the setup process without reviewing each screen carefully. It may also arrive through deceptive ads or fake software update prompts.
Risks for the User
While Adware.Dealply.AJ is not usually destructive in the way more dangerous malware is, it does carry several risks:
- Exposure to excessive and intrusive pop-up and banner ads
- Collection and transmission of browsing data to unknown third parties
- Potential exposure to malicious or scam advertisements that could lead to further infections
- Degraded system and browser performance due to background processes
- Unwanted changes to browser settings, such as new toolbars or altered homepages
Signs of Infection
Users affected by this adware may notice a sudden increase in pop-up ads, especially ones unrelated to the websites being visited. Browsers may become sluggish, display unfamiliar toolbars, or redirect searches to unusual pages. You might also notice unfamiliar programs in your installed applications list that you don't remember installing, often bearing vague or unrelated names to disguise their true purpose.
How to Stay Protected
To avoid adware like Dealply.AJ, always download software directly from official and reputable sources rather than third-party download sites. During installation, choose "Custom" or "Advanced" setup options instead of "Quick" or "Express," so you can review and deselect any bundled extra software. Keep your operating system and security software up to date, and periodically review your installed programs and browser extensions, removing anything unfamiliar. Running regular system scans with trusted security tools can also help detect and remove adware before it causes further issues.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Dealply.AJ |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
53d765df926505f75022182719107a4d
SHA1:
ea7b7ccc2779d7c518af8b67e791a29b80aeb2ac
SHA256:
6D2EC961231BA9233BDF5509C0CCDE6E1CF9D9FF8B70CCBAFB6155F12215E652
File Size:
2.13 MB, 2134016 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 relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS 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)
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- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- 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 | Labup |
| File Description | Lefakes |
| File Version | 3.8.31.20 |
| Internal Name | PomoDoco |
| Original Filename | PomoDoco.exe |
| Product Name | Pate Gafeme |
| Product Version | 1.5.8.46 |
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- VirtualQueryEx
- 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: | 5,850 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 4 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 5,841 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 5 |
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.- Banker.RF
- BruteForce.X
- DealPly.AS
- DealPly.ASB
- Delf.OD
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- Delf.ODB
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\microsoft\windows\usrclass.dat{dba6b5ef-640a-11ed-9bcb-f677369d361c}.txr.2.regtrans-ms | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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 |
|---|---|
| User Data Access |
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