Adware.Kranet.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 22,445 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 129 |
| First Seen: | March 18, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | July 30, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Kranet.A on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be compromising your online experience and potentially exposing you to more severe threats. Adware, by its nature, is designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data without consent, and sometimes redirect users to malicious websites. Understanding what Adware.Kranet.A is, how it operates, its symptoms, and how to remove it is crucial for restoring your system's security and performance.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Kranet.A?
Adware.Kranet.A refers to a type of adware that has been identified as a potential threat to computer systems. While specific details about its origin, spread, and exact behavior might not be available, it's clear that it falls under the broader category of adware programs. These programs are known for their ability to infiltrate systems, often through bundled software downloads, infected websites, or phishing emails, and then proceed to disrupt the user experience with relentless advertisements, pop-ups, and potential data collection activities.
How Adware.Kranet.A Operates
Like other adware, Adware.Kranet.A likely operates by integrating itself into your web browsing experience, altering settings without your consent, and possibly tracking your browsing habits to deliver targeted advertisements. This can lead to a cluttered and annoying browsing experience, with pop-ups, banners, and redirects to unwanted websites. Moreover, adware can also serve as a vector for more malicious software, potentially leading to further system compromise if not addressed promptly.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.Kranet.A infection can include, but are not limited to, an increase in unwanted advertisements appearing on your screen, unexpected changes to your browser's homepage or search engine, slow system performance, and frequent redirects to suspicious websites. Users may also notice that their browser settings have been altered without their consent, making it difficult to revert to their preferred settings. These symptoms can significantly hinder your ability to use your computer efficiently and safely.
How to Remove Adware.Kranet.A
- Enter Safe Mode with Networking to limit the adware's ability to interfere with the removal process. This mode allows you to use the internet to download removal tools while disabling most background applications.
- Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove Adware.Kranet.A and any other potential threats. Ensure the tool is updated to the latest version for the best results.
- Uninstall suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the symptoms began. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are not essential to your system's operation.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can often remove changes made by adware, such as altered homepages or search engines. Be aware that this will also remove any saved passwords, bookmarks, and extensions, so it's a good idea to back up your important data beforehand.
- After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that Adware.Kranet.A and any associated malware have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Kranet.A requires a combination of using the right tools, understanding how adware operates, and taking proactive steps to secure your system. By following the removal guide and maintaining good computer hygiene practices, such as regularly updating your software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using reputable security software, you can protect your system from similar threats in the future. Remember, vigilance and prompt action are key to minimizing the impact of adware and other malware infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Kranet.A |
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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:
26178dfd62a7f6918105da0fd2c6f589
SHA1:
30919b26e83cfbfb824f3ca56aa0ea473bcc9072
File Size:
240.53 KB, 240530 bytes
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MD5:
b25d25f0d6d540f638abf3ea919d91ba
SHA1:
44f7e688817a5d0974d3bfbfe66f1edd06bca9f7
SHA256:
32F18477687417DF23D351E9DBC5DB67BF17E98DB6BD34C42B0F58FEEAC66AF6
File Size:
131.58 KB, 131584 bytes
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MD5:
daf5e96fca74d4bffff5611ea16e2e3d
SHA1:
4c7677145577ea087863813fd363415b98ac46c0
SHA256:
15853797A5D8CDAD3C06D3C3E7BFB5AEFFA318317A95AF3C3D8044F817922FA1
File Size:
240.80 KB, 240801 bytes
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MD5:
b8a6e65f3f03e478cf3f6b18c2c08779
SHA1:
cbd85bdadbeba18d777ce3c0742eab78c7e5cced
SHA256:
8549DE686AB700EB68900BCE3A30AFDB34D174A44F5F56019C0E236D3EDE8DE1
File Size:
132.61 KB, 132608 bytes
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MD5:
a25e4d1cf59bdfda228f7833e245f3d8
SHA1:
3f99462f55b145afec1baf0d15402fe0019678f7
SHA256:
3966E35E17038DFF556917E336842A466924DCE01CC9932D85FD3A88366392BD
File Size:
132.61 KB, 132608 bytes
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MD5:
2c9d27764c3178df8dc47bce77f4d2f7
SHA1:
22ba259b2ffe6dfba1fe803e72b7d435f09585e5
SHA256:
7F254132A225A842A6D927FD1AE19831720E56F1B6AEBDD7384BB0E28F9FBF35
File Size:
583.38 KB, 583384 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 exports table
- 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)
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- 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.
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 |
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| betterenhance | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA | Self Signed |
File Traits
- dll
- x86
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\ilg | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsc5fa6.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsc5fa6.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsc5fa6.tmp\nsdialogs.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsc5fa6.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsc5fa6.tmp\userinfo.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh2f55.tmp\ipconfig.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh2f55.tmp\nsisencrypt.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh2f55.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsh2f55.tmp\userinfo.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswe51c.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswe51c.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswe51c.tmp\nsdialogs.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswe51c.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nswe51c.tmp\userinfo.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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| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Cjiomvcl\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Cjiomvcl\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe \??\C:\Users\Cjiomvcl\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4 *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352 *1\??\C:\P | 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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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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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:\Users\Cjiomvcl\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe" _?=c:\users\user\downloads\
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\44f7e688817a5d0974d3bfbfe66f1edd06bca9f7_0000131584.,LiQMAxHB
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"C:\Users\Zkjsdmqn\AppData\Local\Temp\~nsu.tmp\Au_.exe" _?=c:\users\user\downloads\
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\cbd85bdadbeba18d777ce3c0742eab78c7e5cced_0000132608.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\3f99462f55b145afec1baf0d15402fe0019678f7_0000132608.,LiQMAxHB
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