Adware.KorAd
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| Popularity Rank: | 4,205 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 25,255 |
| First Seen: | November 29, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | December 14, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Adware.KorAd is an adware infection that has been linked to various symptoms ranging from innocuous or irritating to extremely disruptive. Adware.KorAd can cause pop-up advertisements, browser redirects, and system performance issues. The main goal of Adware.KorAd is to display advertisements on the affected Web browser. Despite the fact that Adware.KorAd is usually associated with a browser toolbar marketed as a useful tool, these types of browser toolbars are usually categorized as PUPs, or Potentially Unwanted Programs, because of the many irritating symptoms typically associated with them. Despite its claims, Adware.KorAd is specifically designed to expose computer users to marketing material and advertisements rather than to provide any type of useful service.
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Why Adware.KorAd and Similar Content May Be Considered Harmful
Adware.KorAd should be removed immediately from the affected Web browser. One of the main reasons for this is that Adware.KorAd and content associated with Adware.KorAd may be installed as a Web browser extension or add-on. Adware.KorAd may spy on your online activity, save data related to your Web browsing habits and history, and then sell this data to marketers or use it to deliver advertisements to your Web browser. These concerns have made PC security researchers become worried about Adware.KorAd and its effects on your computer. It is important to note that any supposed services offered by Adware.KorAd may be found on free alternatives that do not expose your computer to potentially unsafe content or profit at your expense.
What Makes PUPs Like Adware.KorAd Different from Malware
Adware.KorAd is classified as a PUP, meaning that Adware.KorAd is not as threatening or difficult to remove as Trojans or other forms of threats. However, this does not mean that Adware.KorAd's symptoms are any less irritating or disruptive. In fact, a Web browser affected by Adware.KorAd may become nearly impossible to use. This is also especially true because Adware.KorAd may not be installed alone. If Adware.KorAd is installed on your Web browser, it is highly likely that other content similar to Adware.KorAd has been installed on your Web browser as well. This may result in significant system performance issues and a noticeable slowing down of your Internet connection.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.KorAd
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. | AnToolUpdate.exe | f322e5e14cb697de088905093d482499 | 3,393 |
| 2. | ancamcorderupdate.exe | baae2beaf4ce8833b0ca494b014d5d99 | 407 |
| 3. | RollingPop_S.exe | eedfe1a35eded5bac95c404b18d63a38 | 377 |
| 4. | CertKeySvc.exe | 4ece80d354e6df69d56fec38b7887392 | 291 |
| 5. | ancameraupdate.exe | fd94426fb63fbdb95b85db64ca5c0b55 | 242 |
| 6. | anrecorderup.exe | 1361fc100634758941da78aa93748975 | 159 |
| 7. | HipPop_S.exe | 23a118c4a0b736d88da09b5137686168 | 70 |
| 8. | _ISZone.exe | ca69e174e4852bf006368d483e5a7709 | 56 |
| 9. | vcodecopen.exe | 927e56b4642b6a58d73193cfd0587dcb | 28 |
| 10. | _ISZoneUpdate.exe | 552bcc406267996062b834e6b37a6927 | 17 |
| 11. | TopFind.exe | f2d417cf967e0ae60451aacbc138262e | 16 |
| 12. | CertKey.exe | 8a427bab0210b9ebf71d9d3e143d0171 | 14 |
| 13. | Enumerate_gt10_hinst.exe | 4ef35ce215ed616f817acf2c836d3179 | 10 |
| 14. | RollingPop_E[1].exe | 31e44acf8f3bea44b4b7625fb8b43688 | 7 |
| 15. | RollingPop_E.exe | 51f75c706855c1fb779568acf7b5a331 | 2 |
| 16. | HipPop_E.exe | aa4ecfc68dbbd5373003c6d2e17bc63a | 1 |
| 17. | ISZoneInstall_66_156.exe | 258eee58c29fb3972dc092d4fb184f11 | 1 |
| 18. | ISZoneUpdate.exe | 51708968c0fd709a36211ea754a58909 | 1 |
| 19. | ISZone.exe | 2a60b24404a69ae752ce5091ddcbbc31 | 1 |
| 20. | uninst.exe | 28fcf77bea4250bba1d2d8e74e0f7812 | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
Adware.KorAd may create the following directory or directories:
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Ahnsoft |
| %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\netbean |
| %APPDATA%\DreamTong |
| %APPDATA%\HipPop |
| %APPDATA%\IEsearchtool |
| %APPDATA%\KMPHelper |
| %APPDATA%\Microadpop |
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Ahnsoft |
| %APPDATA%\MultiCodec |
| %APPDATA%\Windows NewsGo |
| %APPDATA%\filedown_new |
| %APPDATA%\iconmania |
| %APPDATA%\newgoplus |
| %APPDATA%\purwa |
| %APPDATA%\servicehost |
| %APPDATA%\smartaddress |
| %APPDATA%\vCodec |
| %APPDATA%\windoguide |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\NewsGo |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Windows BT Icons |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\searchlike |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\windows mbt icons |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\AHNSOFT |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\ISZone |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\Windows Facilitate |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\hyperc |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\windoguide |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\AHNSOFT |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\ISZone |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Windows Facilitate |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\hyperc |
| %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\windoguide |
| %PUBLIC%\InkDiet |
| %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Windows BT Icons |
| %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\searchlike |
| %appdata%\FileDoumi |
| %appdata%\KeywordMap |
| %appdata%\MOpop |
| %appdata%\OutTab |
| %appdata%\RollingPop |
| %appdata%\VPro Defender |
| %appdata%\relatedpop |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.KorAd |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
0ea77f4f3e7d371fb43dfbc78662f321
SHA1:
18ff57c98a05a6096b12fe1309f1fe6ec3827115
File Size:
1.24 MB, 1241064 bytes
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MD5:
042dc7e37bf1614d8acc6f9248f4c174
SHA1:
706d25bae227a7f52d7d411b85bcd05f8d2e77e4
SHA256:
FA512E94AEF6B4D679E21ADA759783A6B3349F53DD99F9BBD21015BDCC999079
File Size:
3.72 MB, 3716424 bytes
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MD5:
26c1cdb837c4698fe0a10005fc61921e
SHA1:
63c9937335d45b338cb4bbd6bb7874a8fbc8ffa2
SHA256:
4814ADC638071B96BF7DCFCCAEDEBB9E7FC7F2583E6823E93CFF9D7345BCCC3E
File Size:
3.33 MB, 3331976 bytes
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MD5:
6c8dc1880824205aa3413ddcbabb7661
SHA1:
33e5610bdd19521e4fd5061d358f90316efca86f
SHA256:
E35B9B65BCAF7EABAB2BBA32EF18343D71D4E0F97B631A05A5E8EC3225A7CC79
File Size:
58.12 KB, 58123 bytes
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MD5:
a9913594c76ad1a89a45b3f47ea21cbe
SHA1:
e09165ee0708fb0b75c32ef20d9328032142fe9e
SHA256:
3A64DD95C948A50D54C64C53E10952D7648C4DE520B5BD6D8C4E9A9BC74B49D2
File Size:
4.60 MB, 4604304 bytes
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MD5:
e0de2f25876c9bedb4d9e1209415db73
SHA1:
30f326813557a8a3efe3259ed5ff2e67b6c98ff5
SHA256:
E6B08DDC31147B1F47B9DA3B9A4A4476E15ACD3F0979D3E840D7BF004AC78FE7
File Size:
3.04 MB, 3039712 bytes
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MD5:
c351b020a2bb034cc91a51a12e8bfdb5
SHA1:
0b9def16f07f8087a9a705c200eb640bca3ab943
SHA256:
80121153C5CBCF770494566814E8D7648831A9742C9410E4CC9CB6613E96A986
File Size:
1.41 MB, 1413024 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 has been packed
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
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- 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)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.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 |
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| Comments | This installation was built with Inno Setup. |
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| Internal Name |
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| Legal Copyright |
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Media Ground | AAA Certificate Services | Root Not Trusted |
| Irongate Inc | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Self Signed |
| Media Ground | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Self Signed |
| THEJMEDIA Co., Ltd. | DigiCert Trusted G4 Code Signing RSA4096 SHA384 2021 CA1 | Self Signed |
| 드림소프트 | thawte Primary Root CA | Root Not Trusted |
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: | 2,960 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 15 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,803 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 142 |
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.- Agent.AITA
- Agent.FRFD
- Farfli.NB
- Lotok.F
- OpenSUpdater.TD
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- PC Accelerator.H
- Rugmi.GI
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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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-iffom.tmp\e09165ee0708fb0b75c32ef20d9328032142fe9e_0004604304.tmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\is-p9qcq.tmp\_isetup\_setup64.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsu3d44.tmp\dllwaitforkillprogram.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsu3d44.tmp\dllweb.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsu3d44.tmp\iefunctions.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsu3d44.tmp\killprocdll.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\~nsu.tmp\au_.exe | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete,LEFT 262144 |
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\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix | Cookie: | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix | Visited: | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\newsgo::installparam | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Zkiqkhky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Zkiqkhky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe \??\C:\Users\Zkiqkhky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKCU\software\goclean\30f326813557a8a3efe3259ed5ff2e67b6c98ff5_0003039712\goclean::recentexectime | 2025.11.19 | 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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Network Urlomon |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Keyboard Access |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Network Winsock |
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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\706d25bae227a7f52d7d411b85bcd05f8d2e77e4_0003716424.,LiQMAxHB
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"C:\Users\Zkiqkhky\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe" _?=c:\users\user\downloads\
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"C:\Users\Uufsxwpm\AppData\Local\Temp\is-IFFOM.tmp\e09165ee0708fb0b75c32ef20d9328032142fe9e_0004604304.tmp" /SL5="$4018E,4204966,121856,c:\users\user\downloads\e09165ee0708fb0b75c32ef20d9328032142fe9e_0004604304"
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