Adware.DealPly.ARC
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 5 |
| First Seen: | July 27, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | January 11, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.DealPly.ARC 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 programs like this one are designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and potentially lead to more severe security issues if left unchecked.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.DealPly.ARC?
Adware.DealPly.ARC is a type of adware program that is intended to generate revenue for its creators by displaying advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. These ads can be intrusive and may compromise your browsing experience, slowing down your system and potentially exposing you to more malicious content. The name itself does not directly indicate a specific malware family, but rather serves as a generic detection label for this particular adware variant.
How Adware.DealPly.ARC Operates
Adware.DealPly.ARC operates by infiltrating your system, often through bundled software downloads, infected email attachments, or exploited vulnerabilities in your browser or operating system. Once installed, it can modify your browser settings, registry entries, and system files to ensure its persistence and ability to display ads. This adware may also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, and other sensitive information, which can be used for targeted advertising or sold to third-party entities.
Symptoms of Infection
Common symptoms of Adware.DealPly.ARC infection include an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and unexpected browser behavior, such as redirects to suspicious websites or the appearance of unfamiliar toolbars. You may also notice that your browser's homepage or default search engine has been changed without your consent. Additionally, your system may become more prone to crashes, freezes, or other stability issues due to the adware's resource-intensive activities.
- Increased advertisement display, including pop-ups and banners
- Slow system performance and responsiveness
- Unwanted browser modifications, such as changed homepages or search engines
- System crashes, freezes, or stability issues
How to Remove Adware.DealPly.ARC
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading and to ensure a stable environment for removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the adware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the adware, taking care to remove all associated files and registry entries.
- Reset your 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 to ensure that all remnants of the adware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.DealPly.ARC from your system is crucial to restoring your browsing experience and preventing potential security risks. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good security practices, such as keeping your software up-to-date and avoiding suspicious downloads, you can help protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember to always prioritize your system's security and take prompt action when detecting any potentially unwanted programs to prevent further complications.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.DealPly.ARC |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
2b7576f649ada4ac34fbcedd2058bf05
SHA1:
0cd5114603a53b3cd50b1231e3ef58f417567e34
SHA256:
BEB22D8D6D233AB9B1C1EB08BAD03C9317869CF70B7C5CD0D5A273425EA578DF
File Size:
1.68 MB, 1684992 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 security information
- 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)
- File is not packed
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- 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.
File Traits
- 2+ executable sections
- No Version Info
- 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: | 2,657 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 0 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,648 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 9 |
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.- Gamehack.BSB
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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| User Data Access |
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