Adware.Machaer
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| Popularity Rank: | 7,615 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 7,830 |
| First Seen: | February 25, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | July 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Machaer on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be compromising your online experience and potentially exposing you to more serious threats. Adware, by its nature, is designed to display advertisements, often in intrusive ways, and can lead to a range of issues from mere annoyances to significant security risks.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Machaer?
Adware.Machaer refers to a specific detection of adware, a type of malware that prioritizes displaying advertisements to generate revenue for its creators. Unlike viruses or trojans that aim to cause harm or steal data directly, adware focuses on bombarding users with ads, which can be pop-ups, banners, or even fake alerts claiming your system is infected to sell you unnecessary software. The name Adware.Machaer itself suggests it's classified under the broader category of adware, indicating its primary function is to display unwanted advertisements.
How Adware.Machaer Operates
Adware.Machaer, like other adware programs, operates by infiltrating your system, often through bundled software downloads, infected websites, or phishing emails. Once installed, it can alter your browser settings, modify system files, or even install additional software to facilitate its ad-serving capabilities. This can lead to a slowdown of your system, increased data usage, and exposure to potentially malicious websites or downloads. Adware often collects user data, such as browsing habits, to tailor advertisements, further invading your privacy.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.Machaer infection can vary but typically include an increase in unwanted advertisements, changes in your browser's homepage or search engine, the appearance of toolbars you didn't install, and overall system slowdowns. You might also notice that your browser redirects to unwanted websites or that pop-ups appear even when you're not browsing the internet. These symptoms can significantly disrupt your computing experience and indicate the need for immediate action to remove the adware.
How to Remove Adware.Machaer
- 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 startup programs.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. These tools are designed to detect and remove adware, including Adware.Machaer, and can help ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned.
- Uninstall suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that were installed around the time you noticed the adware symptoms. Be cautious and only remove programs you're sure are safe to uninstall.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any changes made by the adware, such as altered homepages or search engines, and eliminate unwanted extensions or toolbars.
- Finally, reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that all components of the adware have been removed and that your system is clean.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Machaer requires a systematic approach to ensure all its components are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining vigilance in your online activities, you can protect your system from adware and other types of malware. Regularly updating your operating system, browsers, and security software, along with being cautious with downloads and email attachments, are key practices in preventing future infections. Remember, a clean and secure system is the best defense against the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Machaer |
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| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
8657943408e6391e524e1d0a972a1703
SHA1:
60fe4a6c746cdbd487f92180c342c72e5846b6a1
File Size:
4.72 MB, 4723384 bytes
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MD5:
59a482e17d2721cda5e5adfd608826e9
SHA1:
4733b1e1d10dbec2329ec6eb94380cc6ec73b704
SHA256:
CD308C42799980739BEF600723305EF9F49F91E13AFEAF9CF39A950C431D9BAF
File Size:
6.89 MB, 6889024 bytes
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MD5:
674226a48964cc6da995fff5bdf67ad8
SHA1:
bf1c90dffa637f5fda4a47479ef1543e17b7ffa6
SHA256:
DEB93106D400D746E9BDBD0D65FD9DDD9AB937B25D4CDA98886C5430DD2CDEFC
File Size:
239.32 KB, 239323 bytes
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MD5:
a2fa6acf9ff0639049b266c1b5665c3e
SHA1:
5d8ce3f62e7734ab503f513ca669ce1c180c2031
SHA256:
A76389F5A6A285BC044406B19759ABB8D836F634471F0A4CD59EF9D08F17FE63
File Size:
5.09 MB, 5087416 bytes
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MD5:
fda652fd6fe10700e4a612d24b3a0e27
SHA1:
286d67b183d31a8b27c73fe1022108a25ceb741c
SHA256:
5AC7370FC392FE81AC80F3A6573C1652EBB8F1329C75EE87C6946F050D368115
File Size:
5.23 MB, 5226496 bytes
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MD5:
a31ff06ab3db6bf06b447beaa96958a9
SHA1:
03ba6e6578a54e947ed491468097c1ee75c9a5ad
SHA256:
D80F14101E90B0E72664AD5D41477E34642CC3E0D30078BF4F461EDA41FB33D0
File Size:
86.71 KB, 86712 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 has TLS information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
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- 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 | Установщик Mail.Ru Агента |
| Company Name | Mail.Ru |
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| File Version |
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| Internal Name |
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| Legal Copyright |
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| Original Filename |
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| Product Name |
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| Product Version |
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| Thin App Build Date Time | 20120428 183325 |
| Thin App License | ThinApp Packager Suite |
| Thin App Version | 4.7.0-519532 |
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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| LLC Mail.Ru | Thawte Code Signing CA | Self Signed |
| OOO Port.Ru | Thawte Code Signing CA | Hash Mismatch |
| OOO Port.Ru | Thawte Code Signing CA | Self Signed |
| LLC Mail.Ru | Thawte Code Signing CA - G2 | Self Signed |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- Installer Version
- ntdll
- 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: | 373 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 2 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 354 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 17 |
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 |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\installerlang.xml | Generic Write,Read 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 |
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| HKCU\software\mail.ru\container\1.0.0.111::usagecount | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\mail.ru\container\1.0.0.111::dontshowdialog | 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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| Network Wininet |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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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\03ba6e6578a54e947ed491468097c1ee75c9a5ad_0000086712.,LiQMAxHB
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