Adware.Linkury.BA
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See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 14,921 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,061 |
| First Seen: | December 1, 2009 |
| Last Seen: | August 29, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Linkury.BA 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.Linkury.BA?
Adware.Linkury.BA is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored links. Adware programs like Adware.Linkury.BA can be installed on a system through various means, including bundled software downloads, infected websites, or phishing emails. Once installed, adware can collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, and use it to display targeted advertisements.
How Adware.Linkury.BA Operates
Adware.Linkury.BA operates by installing itself on a system and then connecting to a remote server to download and display advertisements. The adware program may also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, and other personal information, and transmit it to the remote server. This data can be used to display targeted advertisements, which can be annoying and potentially malicious. Adware programs like Adware.Linkury.BA can also slow down system performance, consume system resources, and increase the risk of other malware infections.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of an Adware.Linkury.BA infection can vary, but common signs include unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and banners. Users may also experience slow system performance, browser crashes, and unexpected redirects to suspicious websites. In some cases, adware programs like Adware.Linkury.BA can also install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs, which can further compromise system security.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow system performance and browser crashes
- Unexpected redirects to suspicious websites
- Installation of additional malware or potentially unwanted programs
How to Remove Adware.Linkury.BA
- Restart your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware program from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove all instances of Adware.Linkury.BA.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the adware infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all instances of Adware.Linkury.BA have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Linkury.BA from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this adware program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It is also important to practice safe computing habits, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong antivirus protection, and avoiding suspicious downloads and websites, to prevent future malware infections.
Aliases
8 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Panda | Trj/Qhost.GK |
| Sophos | Troj/Dial-DF |
| Prevx1 | Malware.Gen |
| Panda | Suspicious file |
| Kaspersky | Trojan.Win32.Qhost.kk |
| Ikarus | Trojan-Dialer.VTM |
| Symantec | Trojan.Linkoptimizer.B |
| eSafe | suspicious Trojan/Worm |
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. | zmwjza.exe | 7fd4aba0b6ce161ed5810f14ceeb0596 | 0 |
| 2. | 2407578.exe | 1f422e26ab5514200bd29a1c65cebc64 | 0 |
| 3. | 990296.exe | 06953af83737c188a9425f45ece1c42e | 0 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Linkury.BA |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
bff389f74a62ba7f3b802d9a2fd3e3e8
SHA1:
653c3187918eb43d19661e3addf5de0a48eba8df
File Size:
667.14 KB, 667136 bytes
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MD5:
a7033494c7c6297f8fa228b72cbae6be
SHA1:
990101bfffbf8d735d7e3c64316782509cafe0a6
SHA256:
C3C24860564594560D2C704383B0DF7FCE50B4965850AF1A1DACD35CAFE6A859
File Size:
3.07 MB, 3070787 bytes
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MD5:
f5c566fee0c594c1f88fea5c36b4d643
SHA1:
2d8994d4d08f25bdaf38038d4ed1339a24205747
SHA256:
70B9E6378DBB9B9F97B90744EBEA680BA3B3417CB0DAF6882BBE4983BF7FD990
File Size:
528.38 KB, 528384 bytes
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MD5:
87a0e791e2a9e3278f86eaba6629f328
SHA1:
3e1c396ecdff274c16c8aaa4bba7d7ffff85316c
SHA256:
F54AC86AE748A4F4EC557F4FAC247F33CC4C8AC7E6A6DE8BC1881E836DE06D62
File Size:
539.14 KB, 539136 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 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 |
|---|---|
| File Version | 1.0.0.3 |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 525 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 55 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 470 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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 |
|---|---|
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsp489f.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsp489f.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsp489f.tmp\system.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
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\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Users\Vowpacxt\AppData\Local\Temp\nsp489F.tmp\ | 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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