Adware.GabPath.CA
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | April 18, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | October 24, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.GabPath.CA 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 take immediate action to remove this threat and prevent further damage to your system and personal data.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.GabPath.CA?
Adware.GabPath.CA is a type of malware that is designed to display unwanted advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. It may also collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted advertisements. This type of malware can be installed on a system through various means, including freeware or shareware downloads, infected software bundles, or exploited vulnerabilities.
How Adware.GabPath.CA Operates
Once installed, Adware.GabPath.CA can operate in the background, collecting user data and displaying unwanted advertisements. It may also modify system settings, such as changing the default search engine or homepage, to further facilitate its malicious activities. In some cases, Adware.GabPath.CA may also download and install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs, leading to further system compromise.
Symptoms of Infection
Common symptoms of Adware.GabPath.CA infection include an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and unexpected changes to system settings. Users may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been changed without their consent. In some cases, Adware.GabPath.CA may also cause system crashes or freezes, or display fake error messages to trick users into installing additional malware.
- Unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups or banners
- Slow system performance or freezes
- Unexpected changes to system settings, such as changes to the default search engine or homepage
- System crashes or freezes
- Fake error messages or alerts
How to Remove Adware.GabPath.CA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.GabPath.CA 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 Adware.GabPath.CA and any related malware
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to Adware.GabPath.CA
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by Adware.GabPath.CA
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that Adware.GabPath.CA has been completely removed
Conclusion
Removing Adware.GabPath.CA from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can help to ensure the complete removal of this malware and prevent future infections. It is also important to practice good cybersecurity habits, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong antivirus protection, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.GabPath.CA |
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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:
67586e14eeff9bd915df727e5f49ce0f
SHA1:
a29e5995eec68e73ba2de3af57964e5a95f4a986
SHA256:
90E6B81AADD3B51261EA47FFA48FFB840717BA4633B365F7B6ED59183F84AC72
File Size:
204.80 KB, 204800 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
- No Version Info
- 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: | 858 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 32 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 826 |
| 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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| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Terminate |
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