Adware.KorAd
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Ranking: | 2,407 |
Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
Infected Computers: | 24,354 |
First Seen: | November 29, 2015 |
Last Seen: | September 29, 2023 |
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. | ancamcorderupdate.exe | baae2beaf4ce8833b0ca494b014d5d99 | 407 |
2. | vcodecopen.exe | 438b5397903be0326335d7347f92cc15 | 389 |
3. | vcodecopen.exe | d69828e8b3edae493cec9f024a47e15d | 308 |
4. | CertKeySvc.exe | 4ece80d354e6df69d56fec38b7887392 | 291 |
5. | filedownopen.exe | 135c6c2c8429cdec958166c2a117de14 | 195 |
6. | ancamcorderupdate.exe | 41cc50e1e01942043d6032d8ed2404eb | 195 |
7. | anrecorderup.exe | 1361fc100634758941da78aa93748975 | 159 |
8. | filedownopen.exe | 880dd99a1086b46260b7fb0d5bc7757c | 135 |
9. | filedownopen.exe | eb7ffd7277cfb9d8c2328d0267f56b27 | 127 |
10. | filedownopen.exe | 3c8ee232b286c2e753e91de45c5423b4 | 63 |
11. | _ISZone.exe | ca69e174e4852bf006368d483e5a7709 | 56 |
12. | vcodecopen.exe | e2a5a71dc6637c4399b68e9b8c16ab77 | 56 |
13. | vcodecopen.exe | c24d32f6e97925a38505b3c75ceeed06 | 54 |
14. | filedownopen.exe | 555f5d7fbb40beaada4ee04e43f94abb | 36 |
15. | filedownopen.exe | 7acdcb59cbf14e26428f592649deac6b | 30 |
16. | filedownopen.exe | 3e697e07114c07de07d3dcf48e2e91f1 | 28 |
17. | vcodecopen.exe | 927e56b4642b6a58d73193cfd0587dcb | 28 |
18. | vcodecopen.exe | 1d0ff734de8c59754b0b93a15fa628c5 | 26 |
19. | _ISZoneUpdate.exe | 552bcc406267996062b834e6b37a6927 | 17 |
20. | CertKey.exe | 8a427bab0210b9ebf71d9d3e143d0171 | 14 |
21. | filedownopen.exe | 417a2ca06dc82204b7982e2cd0239711 | 13 |
22. | Enumerate_gt10_hinst.exe | 4ef35ce215ed616f817acf2c836d3179 | 10 |
23. | ISZoneUpdate.exe | 6b6957d9c8c95dd0b117273c5f04c729 | 1 |
24. | ISZoneInstall_66_156.exe | 258eee58c29fb3972dc092d4fb184f11 | 1 |
25. | ISZoneUpdate.exe | 51708968c0fd709a36211ea754a58909 | 1 |
26. | ISZone.exe | 2a60b24404a69ae752ce5091ddcbbc31 | 1 |
27. | 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 |
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