Adware.DiscountDragon

The detection of Adware.DiscountDragon on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing unwanted advertisements and potentially collecting your browsing data. This type of software is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying ads, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. In this report, we will provide an overview of what Adware.DiscountDragon is, how it operates, the symptoms of infection, and most importantly, the steps you can take to remove it from your system.

What Is Adware.DiscountDragon?

Adware.DiscountDragon is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer. The name itself suggests that it may be related to discount or coupon-related content, but its primary purpose is to generate revenue through ads. Adware programs like Adware.DiscountDragon can be installed on your system through various means, including bundled software, infected downloads, or by exploiting vulnerabilities in your system or applications.

How Adware.DiscountDragon Operates

Adware.DiscountDragon operates by injecting ads into your web browser or displaying them as pop-ups on your desktop. It may also collect your browsing data, including your search history, browsing habits, and other personal information, to deliver targeted ads. This type of data collection can be a concern for users who value their online privacy. Additionally, adware programs like Adware.DiscountDragon can slow down your system, consume system resources, and potentially lead to other security issues if left unchecked.

Symptoms of Infection

The symptoms of Adware.DiscountDragon infection can vary, but common signs include an increase in unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, or sponsored content on your web browser or desktop. You may also notice changes to your browser's homepage, default search engine, or the appearance of new toolbars or extensions. Furthermore, your system may become slower, or you may experience crashes or freezes due to the adware program consuming system resources.

• Unwanted ads or pop-ups on your web browser or desktop
• Changes to your browser's settings or appearance
• Slow system performance or crashes
• Unexplained data usage or network activity

How to Remove Adware.DiscountDragon

1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware program from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
2. Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious components related to Adware.DiscountDragon.
3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the adware infection.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware program.
5. Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all components of Adware.DiscountDragon have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Adware.DiscountDragon from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined in this report, you can effectively remove the adware program and restore your system to its normal state. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading or installing new software. Remember, your online security and privacy are crucial, and taking the necessary steps to protect them is essential in today's digital landscape.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.DiscountDragon

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Adware.DiscountDragon
Signature status:	No Signature

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: 8ebd3de6c3d385cd1541a4c22a991fff SHA1: b16bcc129d55c793760c96c08201906970f2f3e2 SHA256: 1F2E012FB0A9871FB66BD61061321952F636264BC2758339A53435F9482DE8A9 File Size: 163.01 KB, 163008 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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 doesn't have security 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

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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

• Installer Manifest
• nosig nsis
• No Version Info
• Nullsoft Installer
• x86

Files Modified

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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
\device\namedpipe	Generic Read,Write Attributes
\device\namedpipe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsna95c.tmp\nsdialogs.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsna95c.tmp\nsexec.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsna95c.tmp\ping.js	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsna95c.tmp\splash.bmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsna95c.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa94b.tmp	Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete

Registry Modifications

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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
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe	쑰荜訯ǜ	RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAccessCheck ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl ntdll.dll!NtClearEvent ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent ntdll.dll!NtCreateMutant ntdll.dll!NtCreateSection Show More ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateToken ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessTokenEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtOpenThreadTokenEx ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryWnfStateData ntdll.dll!NtReleaseMutant ntdll.dll!NtReleaseSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtSubscribeWnfStateChange ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSectionEx ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation
Process Terminate	TerminateProcess

Shell Command Execution

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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\system32\cscript.exe" //Nologo "ping.js" "http://cdnstats-a.akamaihd.net/s.gif?t=prxask&ptsk=s&v=1.0.20141023&appid=38900&pid=1733&zone=0" "" ""