Adware.GabPath.A
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 13 |
| First Seen: | July 9, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | October 24, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.GabPath.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.GabPath.A?
Adware.GabPath.A is a type of adware program designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. Adware programs like Adware.GabPath.A are often bundled with free software downloads or installed through exploits in web browsers. Once installed, they can collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted advertisements. In some cases, adware programs may also install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs on the system.
How Adware.GabPath.A Operates
Adware.GabPath.A operates by installing itself on the system and configuring itself to run automatically when the system starts. It may then connect to remote servers to download advertisements, which are displayed to the user through pop-ups, banners, or other means. In addition to displaying advertisements, Adware.GabPath.A may also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, and other information, to deliver targeted advertisements. This data collection can be a significant privacy concern, as it may be shared with third-party companies or used for malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.GabPath.A may exhibit a range of symptoms, including unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and suspicious program installations. Users may notice that their web browser homepage has been changed, or that they are being redirected to unwanted websites. In some cases, the system may become unstable, or programs may crash or freeze frequently. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is essential to take immediate action to remove the adware program from your system.
- Unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups or banners
- Slow system performance or instability
- Suspicious program installations or changes to system settings
- Changes to web browser settings, such as homepage or search engine
- Redirects to unwanted websites or frequent program crashes
How to Remove Adware.GabPath.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware program from running and to allow for internet access.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove the adware program and any associated malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that were installed around the time the adware program was detected.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware program.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that the adware program has been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.GabPath.A from your system requires immediate attention to prevent further damage and protect your privacy. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove the adware program and restore your system to a safe and stable state. It is essential to remain vigilant and take steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and avoiding suspicious downloads or links.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.GabPath.A |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
d6409377140440cade5d4e580272632f
SHA1:
0bd5ae21655b43abbff227330831e5b6f287741a
SHA256:
6FFDC9CB5C4189B6E88C66585F45E750FE428E920655856C5936FEE9A74DD351
File Size:
262.14 KB, 262144 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 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 Traits
- 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: | 1,070 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 21 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,039 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 10 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Registry Modifications
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HKCU\software\gabpath::kgjtsrcvrtkgj | 娡䡰㍣렻䙖霝䳛獵仰뉼缃ᐦ澺뜝㝎ꞗ与载灋☽柲쩢꿞⽞긗㜕턯猅齗껿ₘ㒞ᡂ紻5潯줫⇅㟂ᵩ熻똊杩ᅭ乔ᅭ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run::sfkg6wipus | c:\users\user\downloads\0bd5ae21655b43abbff227330831e5b6f287741a_0000262144 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Other Suspicious |
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