Adware.Maxifiles.A
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| Popularity Rank: | 18,273 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 108 |
| First Seen: | July 16, 2021 |
| Last Seen: | August 4, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Maxifiles.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or engaging in other malicious activities. Adware is a type of malware that is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying advertisements, promoting fake products, or stealing sensitive information. In this report, we will provide an overview of Adware.Maxifiles.A, its operating methods, symptoms of infection, and steps to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Maxifiles.A?
Adware.Maxifiles.A is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and banners on infected systems. The name "Adware.Maxifiles.A" suggests that it is a variant of adware that may be related to other similar programs, but without further information, it is difficult to determine its exact origins or purpose. Adware programs like Adware.Maxifiles.A are often bundled with free software downloads, attached to spam emails, or exploited through vulnerabilities in operating systems or applications.
How Adware.Maxifiles.A Operates
Adware.Maxifiles.A operates by infiltrating a system and installing itself as a legitimate program. Once installed, it may begin to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, or engage in other malicious activities. Adware programs like Adware.Maxifiles.A may also communicate with remote servers to download additional malware, update their configurations, or transmit stolen data. The primary goal of Adware.Maxifiles.A is to generate revenue for its creators, which may be achieved through pay-per-click advertising, affiliate marketing, or other malicious means.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of Adware.Maxifiles.A infection may include unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and banners displayed on the system. Infected systems may also experience slowed performance, crashes, or freezes due to the resource-intensive nature of adware programs. Additionally, users may notice suspicious programs or toolbars installed on their systems, or experience unusual browser behavior, such as redirects to fake websites or unwanted search engines. In some cases, Adware.Maxifiles.A may also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, or sensitive information, which may be transmitted to remote servers for exploitation.
How to Remove Adware.Maxifiles.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.Maxifiles.A from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove Adware.Maxifiles.A and any related malware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or toolbars that may be related to Adware.Maxifiles.A, taking care to follow the uninstallation instructions carefully to avoid any potential risks.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons that may be associated with Adware.Maxifiles.A.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that Adware.Maxifiles.A has been completely removed and that no residual malware remains on the system.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Maxifiles.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined in this report, you should be able to successfully remove Adware.Maxifiles.A and prevent future infections. It is essential to remain vigilant and to take proactive measures to protect your system from malware, including keeping your operating system and applications up to date, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using reputable anti-malware tools to scan your system regularly. By taking these precautions, you can help to ensure the security and integrity of your system and protect yourself from the potential risks associated with adware programs like Adware.Maxifiles.A.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Maxifiles.A |
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| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
fb8384c9689ba39692b455567349fd3d
SHA1:
aab4e149e9156665ff8e856be1d71b9959cd5ec4
SHA256:
E575AF0639F712B7929D9A771183DC91AF6473B2AA853C9588944E7880B23001
File Size:
204.91 KB, 204906 bytes
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MD5:
3b4b366ddd30e0e6b95a16fe5796dc58
SHA1:
31a60d3e45ea0a5c43398cbd4979aa4d62998d84
SHA256:
C9DE93D70FC4CA71ACFD918C5FBFF7E7154EF221BF0E0CFC9A1C91BCAAD0EEF9
File Size:
523.15 KB, 523148 bytes
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MD5:
4228468d4f3d4afe0068a0ef1b805de6
SHA1:
c9cf38623d758d16876a8fe09cda509adf109070
SHA256:
11D47BD10D4FEFE3CAD5DCC4BB27873D11EBE6335D9E55253E2CADEE98EC4488
File Size:
293.36 KB, 293358 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 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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- 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 | http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/compiled.html |
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| Hitman Pro | All-in-one solution against spyware |
| Legal Copyright |
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File Traits
- Autoit
- big overlay
- packed
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 1,045 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 378 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 642 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 25 |
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.- Maxifiles.A
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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| Keyboard Access |
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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.
regsvr32.exe /s C:\WINDOWS\system32\COMAudio.dll
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