Adware.GabPath.C
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 8 |
| First Seen: | September 4, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | October 24, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.GabPath.C on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing disruptions to your computing experience. This report aims to provide you with information on what Adware.GabPath.C is, how it operates, the symptoms of infection, and most importantly, how to remove it from your system to restore your computer's health and security.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.GabPath.C?
Adware.GabPath.C is identified as an adware program, which is a type of software designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content within websites. These programs can be particularly frustrating as they can slow down your computer, clutter your screen with unwanted ads, and potentially lead to more severe security issues if not addressed promptly.
How Adware.GabPath.C Operates
Adware programs like Adware.GabPath.C typically operate by infiltrating your system through various means, such as bundled software downloads, malicious websites, or email attachments. Once installed, they can monitor your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements, which can be intrusive and compromise your privacy. These programs may also collect data on your browsing behavior, which can be sold to third parties or used for other malicious purposes.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.GabPath.C infection can vary but commonly include an increase in unwanted advertisements appearing on your screen, slower computer performance, and changes to your web browser's homepage or search engine without your consent. You might also notice that your browser is being redirected to unwanted websites or that new, unfamiliar programs have been installed on your computer.
- Increased number of pop-ups and advertisements
- Slower computer performance
- Unwanted changes to your browser settings
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or toolbars
How to Remove Adware.GabPath.C
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.GabPath.C from loading and to give you a clean environment to perform removal steps.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help detect and remove Adware.GabPath.C and other potential threats.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time your issues began.
- Reset your web browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge) to their default settings to remove any unwanted changes made by Adware.GabPath.C.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all components of Adware.GabPath.C have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.GabPath.C from your system is crucial to protect your privacy, improve your computer's performance, and prevent potential security risks. By following the steps outlined in this report, you should be able to successfully remove this adware program. Remember, maintaining a secure computing environment requires ongoing vigilance, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable antivirus and anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.GabPath.C |
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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:
2b700bfffdc0393c851a561e5febf6cf
SHA1:
3da20e2fb0df1c19cfe563c8521cdd6cf5aa9ad6
SHA256:
6A09E37C71DFA10EC13CB781313B0049BE780B51561463D12419DD5047ACF37A
File Size:
733.18 KB, 733184 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
- 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: | 2,168 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 178 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,920 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 70 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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 |
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| \device\harddisk0\dr0 | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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 |
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| HKCU\software\gabpath::resrtdbgtwtw4 | m����X� ��T[���tR����l[��~�{�= uX5�����h�k[8z�XK�P���g�G���Iq� R݊�5��y,q�nz� _p�l�`� VT �At7�D)W���u�5�t�+�]+M�%^*� E(��psq ��W� ��gB�n����gLe6f ��6Y4��q�x��ڜ�Gj�y��W�K�ڊ�Y��C+���F��-�1�-)w����nP�ऒ[3�H0�8��&��V�J�9��n&�� t��5A | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::resrtdbgtwtw4 | m����X� ��T[���tR����l[��~�{�= uX5�����h�k[8z�XK�P���g�G���Iq� R݊�5��y,q�nz� _p�l�`� VT �At7�D)W���u�5�t�+�]+M�%^*� E(��psq ��W� ��gB�n����gLe6f ��6Y4��q�x��ڜ�Gj�y��W�K�ڊ�Y��C+���F��-�1�-)w����nP�ऒ[3�H0�8��&��V�J�9��n&�� t��5A | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::ewrtccdtwer | /fV | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::sdhtvrsntsdh | 戫ᵔ쉧 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::resrtdbgtwtw4 | m����X� ��T[���tR����l[��~�{�= uX5�����h�k[8z�XK�P���g�G���Iq� R݊�5��y,q�nz� _p�l�`� VT �At7�D)W���u�5�t�+�]+M�%^*� E(��psq ��W� ��gB�n����gLe6f ��6Y4��q�x��ڜ�Gj�y��W�K�ڊ�Y��C+���F��-�1�-)w����nP�ऒ[3�H0�8��&��V�J�9��n&�� t��5A | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::resrtdbgtwtw4 | m����X� ��T[���tR����l[��~�{�= uX5�����h�k[8z�XK�P���g�G���Iq� R݊�5��y,q�nz� _p�l�`� VT �At7�D)W���u�5�t�+�]+M�%^*� E(��psq ��W� ��gB�n����gLe6f ��6Y4��q�x��ڜ�Gj�y��W�K�ڊ�Y��C+���F��-�1�-)w����nP�ऒ[3�H0�8��&��V�J�9��n&�� t��5A | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::resrtdbgtwtw4 | (NULL) | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\gabpath::resrtdbgtwtw4 | m����X� ��T[���tR����ub��{��{�2u` /�����n�~M{>�I\�S��Z�q� ��� 9� ޟ�2�I�|$~�ft�X | 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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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Info Queried |
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| User Data Access |
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| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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