Adware.Gator
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 12,127 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 109 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | September 14, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Gator on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be displaying advertisements, collecting user data, or performing other potentially unwanted actions. This type of software can be frustrating and potentially harmful to your online security and privacy. In this removal report, we will provide guidance on what Adware.Gator is, how it operates, the symptoms of infection, and most importantly, how to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Gator?
Adware.Gator is a type of malicious software that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on an infected system. It can take many forms, including pop-up ads, banners, and sponsored links. Adware.Gator may also collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted advertisements. This type of software can be installed on a system without the user's knowledge or consent, often through bundling with other software or by exploiting vulnerabilities in the system.
How Adware.Gator Operates
Adware.Gator operates by installing itself on a system and then connecting to a remote server to download and display advertisements. It may also use various techniques to evade detection, such as code obfuscation and anti-debugging methods. Once installed, Adware.Gator can monitor user activity, collect data, and display unwanted advertisements. It may also install additional software or modify system settings to further compromise the system.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of Adware.Gator infection can vary, but common signs include an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and suspicious program installations. Users may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been changed without their consent. Additionally, Adware.Gator may cause system crashes, freezes, or other stability issues. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is likely that your system is infected with Adware.Gator or other malicious software.
How to Remove Adware.Gator
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.Gator from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of Adware.Gator and other malicious software.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or software that may be related to Adware.Gator. Be cautious when uninstalling programs, as some may be legitimate or required by the system.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by Adware.Gator.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all remnants of Adware.Gator have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Gator from your system requires a combination of technical knowledge and the right tools. By following the steps outlined in this removal report, you should be able to successfully remove Adware.Gator and restore your system to a clean and secure 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 strong antivirus software, and being cautious when downloading and installing software from the internet.
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | DivXPro502GAINBundle.exe | dc9c9a3d61ebb3a9feb49b3e04356e4b | 42 |
| 2. | CLADD | a0595da9d68a9ad566ac3880ac4b7f62 | 0 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Gator |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
0ea78f231cf0a6bd947065745946381d
SHA1:
8d9c7f4d12b56c1ef7b2799e8b50a89857dce3c6
SHA256:
6F25A30891B08AF923044E63A437952C77A7E90B2D37CC7BC00B3521A77371ED
File Size:
283.17 KB, 283170 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)
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| File Version | 4.2.0.1 |
| Original Filename | Trickler.exe |
| Product Version | 4.2.0.1 |
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: | 993 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 539 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 453 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Gator.A
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::uets | 偉쑪㌏⭑ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::gef | @ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler::firststartvalue | ͉ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\gator\dyn::pdpfirststart | 841:NEW | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enablefiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableautofiletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::enableconsoletracing | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filetracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::consoletracingmask | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::maxfilesize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\tracing\rasapi32::filedirectory | %windir%\tracing | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\ginternet\proxy::enabled | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\gator\stat::guid | 1692DA31-0A72-459B-9AF9-9940557FC3B5 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::gmg | 1692DA31-0A72-459B-9AF9-9940557FC3B5 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::filedones | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::urltime | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::urlsize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\dl::storedfile | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\chk::checkfailures | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\chk::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\silentsetup\chk::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::filedones | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::urltime | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::urlsize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\dl::storedfile | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\chk::checkfailures | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\chk::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\bundle\chk::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::filedones | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::urltime | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::urlsize | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\dl::storedfile | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\chk::checkfailures | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\chk::attempts | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler\files\oemresdll\chk::errors | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler::starttime | 娟楰 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\trickler::starttime | 娟楰 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\gator.com\gator\stat::guid | 9136D7BB-7BB6-491A-80FD-4E1398D5F4C9 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\classes\wow6432node\clsid\{21ffb6c0-0da1-11d5-a9d5-00500413153c}::gmg | 9136D7BB-7BB6-491A-80FD-4E1398D5F4C9 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Wininet |
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| Network Winhttp |
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