Adware.Esprot.A
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 366 |
| First Seen: | October 21, 2018 |
| Last Seen: | April 8, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Esprot.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or performing other malicious activities. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system to prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Esprot.A?
Adware.Esprot.A is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. Adware programs like Adware.Esprot.A are often bundled with free software downloads or installed through exploit kits. Once installed, they can collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, and use it to display targeted advertisements. In some cases, adware programs can also install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs on the system.
How Adware.Esprot.A Operates
Adware.Esprot.A operates by installing itself on the system and then connecting to a remote server to download and display advertisements. It may also collect user data and send it back to the remote server for further analysis. In some cases, Adware.Esprot.A may also install additional components, such as browser extensions or toolbars, to display advertisements and collect user data. The program may also modify system settings, such as the default search engine or homepage, to display unwanted advertisements.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of Adware.Esprot.A infection may include unwanted advertisements displayed on the system, slow system performance, and unusual network activity. Users may also notice that their browser settings have been modified, or that they are being redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, the program may also display fake alerts or warnings, claiming that the system is infected with malware, in an attempt to trick the user into installing additional malware or purchasing unnecessary software.
- Unwanted advertisements displayed on the system
- Slow system performance
- Unusual network activity
- Modified browser settings
- Redirects to unwanted websites
- Fake alerts or warnings
How to Remove Adware.Esprot.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the program from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of Adware.Esprot.A.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may have been installed on your system, especially those that were installed around the time the adware was detected.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the adware program.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of Adware.Esprot.A have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Esprot.A from your system is crucial to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove the adware program and restore your system to its normal state. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and using reputable anti-malware software, to prevent similar infections in the future.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Esprot.A |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
5d5b62a9b0abfed586d673ab2c12b766
SHA1:
58c2c2eca452b7d2359606bf0b29bcaf4465185e
SHA256:
30DD3928BC08939FFCC4A919DEE60C4C615FA4354D411939A5A104957EBDE579
File Size:
2.45 MB, 2451968 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 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 Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 205 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 21 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 184 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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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.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\58c2c2eca452b7d2359606bf0b29bcaf4465185e_0002451968.,LiQMAxHB
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