Threat Database Adware Adware.Multiplug.J

Adware.Multiplug.J

By CagedTech in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Popularity Rank: 10,582
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 1,323
First Seen: September 2, 2021
Last Seen: July 11, 2026
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Adware.Multiplug.J on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that could be compromising your computer's security and performance. This type of software is designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and potentially install additional malicious programs. Understanding the nature of Adware.Multiplug.J and how it operates is crucial in taking the necessary steps to remove it and protect your system.

What Is Adware.Multiplug.J?

Adware.Multiplug.J is a type of adware that infects computers and displays unwanted advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored links. The primary goal of adware like Adware.Multiplug.J is to generate revenue for its creators by forcing users to view advertisements or by collecting and selling user data. Adware can be particularly annoying and disruptive, affecting the overall user experience and system performance.

How Adware.Multiplug.J Operates

Adware.Multiplug.J, like other adware programs, typically operates by infiltrating a system through various means, such as bundled software installations, infected downloads, or exploits in web browsers. Once installed, it can modify system settings, browser configurations, and even install additional components to ensure its persistence. Adware often uses tracking cookies and other mechanisms to monitor user behavior, collecting data that can be used for targeted advertising or sold to third parties.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of an Adware.Multiplug.J infection can include an increase in unwanted advertisements appearing on your computer or browser, unexpected changes to your browser's homepage or search engine, and a general slowdown in system performance. You might also notice unfamiliar programs or toolbars installed on your system. In some cases, adware can lead to more severe issues, such as data breaches or the installation of additional malware.

  • Increased appearance of pop-ups, banners, and other forms of advertisements
  • Unexplained changes to browser settings or the installation of unfamiliar toolbars
  • System slowdowns or increased CPU usage
  • Appearance of suspicious programs or applications

How to Remove Adware.Multiplug.J

Removing Adware.Multiplug.J requires a systematic approach to ensure all components of the adware are eliminated from your system. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you remove the adware:

  1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading and to give you internet access for downloading removal tools.
  2. Download and install a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, and perform a full scan of your system to detect and remove Adware.Multiplug.J and any other malicious programs.
  3. Manually uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time the adware symptoms appeared.
  4. Reset your web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware, such as modified homepages or search engines.
  5. Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of the adware have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Adware.Multiplug.J from your system is essential to restoring your computer's performance and protecting your personal data. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computer hygiene, such as regularly updating your operating system and applications, using reputable antivirus software, and being cautious when installing new programs, you can significantly reduce the risk of future infections. Remember, vigilance and proactive measures are key to keeping your digital environment safe and secure.

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name: Adware.Multiplug.J
Signature status: No Signature

Known Samples

MD5: 435fec0540cfd8a13dad0dc4b5b7f6b4
SHA1: 541813c8dbbbcd0071e53eea41ce010184dfb244
SHA256: 8C3D30A8C30C4935E5C0E64CB7244C4FCFE96407A6C604F5235FD4917CA82FB2
File Size: 906.44 KB, 906440 bytes
MD5: bae9e718248508452f7e0c8a088efbd5
SHA1: 93486c2d3dd0c4393ed402b21538421a0c30a478
SHA256: F5FBFC731E0274B82A497B59504F81EC6F848CF3373694AD19F7D30DC5CC3277
File Size: 301.49 KB, 301488 bytes
MD5: 270c122ea18aa776c323ed5e03e44d81
SHA1: 2dd46193aebc67d5d34277710c0c4c24c49077a5
SHA256: 7EBDCFD534D25844F7D2E27190B670D3A0328ECE98EBB6049DF500DF2FCD9564
File Size: 7.41 MB, 7408752 bytes
MD5: 98102de4ac25b6735a23e28689111fa3
SHA1: b7e5276ad9a03edd04e6ecd09cea04048fff40fb
SHA256: 05A1658905C93C0EF33BEB84EFDC686D3806D6AD0B0463FCD836D18F847C5646
File Size: 323.21 KB, 323208 bytes
MD5: 3ef46f5d8311aca445d346490bda2dcd
SHA1: 7c7ce85f9cdf3d175dd46c0c95f2de7d8e370992
SHA256: 1B55735978FC4C7BB115C0BDE0C2C3E30AD57EA8788168C77CA671E62FA5333C
File Size: 513.02 KB, 513024 bytes
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MD5: defd9ec5142156367279da312d0bd23d
SHA1: d38ea794ce8f6a28bf9b16c4627b883712b5c00e
SHA256: 360AEF85D68FF19951808C316A50144801EF0D0E521E7C464654463975673F34
File Size: 296.70 KB, 296704 bytes
MD5: c8b14fb112e099d0f9ba153314656b37
SHA1: 665db5aaa80ec2ad40c324f4372e92b8033b11b6
SHA256: B0BFA47543F8B37A95CC0F3622017B055A8AA1809C2FD72FFD7096BF33D3DB99
File Size: 297.66 KB, 297664 bytes
MD5: ddf50ce882e4cda2610a34536da63b32
SHA1: 257ecbe069388aeb81974781fdacddb7c73920da
SHA256: 90C9AE2FDF7CD65FCA01DF2741F27C852B9091AF0AFFC94BA5360D6E29898290
File Size: 2.02 MB, 2016256 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

  • File doesn't have "Rich" header
  • File doesn't have exports table
  • 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
  • IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
  • IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)

File Icons

Windows PE Version Information

Name Value
Arguments /x
Comments
  • Win32 (x86) ANSI
  • Win32 (x86) ANSI Lib Rel
  • WinNT (x86) Unicode Lib Rel
Company Name
  • Avago Technologies
  • Back To The Future Trading
  • BillP Studios
  • Premium
  • StarApp
  • Teddy App
  • Virtavia
Email
  • ecd-tech.support@broadcom.com
  • ron@backtothefuturetrading.com
  • support@winpatrol.com
File Description
  • Installer
  • Installer for Emulex FC kit
  • Installer for StarApp
  • Installer for Teddy App
  • Installer for Virtavia Westland Merlin EH101 FS2004
  • Installer for WinPatrol
File Version
  • 2016.10.27.1031
  • 2014.7.3.1536
  • 2014.5.22.1809
  • 2013.7.4.1638
  • 2013.4.26.1824
  • 2012.8.22.1858
  • 2012.8.9.1543
  • 2010.12.30.2229
Internal Name TSULoader
Legal Copyright
  • Copyright © 1997- 2013 BillP Studios
  • Copyright © 2003–2016 Avago Technologies. All rights reserved.
  • Copyright © 2010 Back To The Future Trading
  • Copyright © 2010 Premium
  • Copyright © 2012 StarApp
  • Copyright © 2014 Teddy App
  • Copyright © 2014 Virtavia
Original Filename TSULoader.exe
Package Code
  • {5A355D86-1A57-64E1-C2D4-78914C75FC1D}
  • {9EFFE7FB-E3B9-44BF-A654-AB9B451CC50D}
  • {972C743E-5AC9-4474-A69F-12EB4CCF56C8}
  • {9150130D-192A-4C4C-59BC-3CC97BEE5661}
  • {CC5BA13C-F8B8-D52D-E3D4-FC85C8775041}
  • {D17A4653-5723-4482-E197-B54DB06FF3B6}
  • {F07920B3-ED40-E659-D0A0-E97DF455D1CE}
  • {F49035AB-291C-4E7A-DC71-B67DDEE38184}
Product Code
  • {4BB7A109-FDB5-45E3-9DB9-ECB2EA7B80EE}
  • {9F4F7131-B49B-4521-91DA-ECE2C1E54741}
  • {42D37A99-4C68-485D-9B61-A8394FD9D46E}
  • {6928E3EC-7A6D-4123-B305-70BFE8D56347}
  • {19355D02-0E24-4300-B23F-EC963C772066}
  • {68898A73-2CA0-4B14-AB8A-6600C22E2204}
  • {78644CF7-0B71-4118-BE21-219D47D6BC9E}
Product Name
  • Emulex FC kit
  • FluxCapacitor
  • Setup
  • StarApp
  • Teddy App
  • Virtavia Westland Merlin EH101 FS2004
  • WinPatrol
Product Version
  • 28.1.2013.0
  • 11.1.145.16-48
  • 7.0.1000.1
  • 1.0.0.3
  • 1.0.0.1
  • 1.0
  • 1
Web Site
  • http://www.BackToTheFutureTrading.com
  • http://www.winpatrol.com
  • www.avagotech.com
  • www.virtavia.com

Digital Signatures

Signer Root Status
BillP Studios AddTrust External CA Root Hash Mismatch
Rikoooo Simulation Rikoooo Simulation Self Signed

File Traits

  • HighEntropy
  • Installer Manifest
  • Installer Version
  • x86

Block Information

Total Blocks: 23
Potentially Malicious Blocks: 4
Whitelisted Blocks: 19
Unknown Blocks: 0

Visual Map

0 0 0 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 - Probable Safe Block
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block

Similar Families

  • Brute.DD
  • Multiplug.J

Files Modified

File Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\257ecbe069388aeb81974781fdacddb7c73920da_0002016256.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2dd46193aebc67d5d34277710c0c4c24c49077a5_0007408752.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\readme.txt Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\readme.txt Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\39f456c6\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\541813c8dbbbcd0071e53eea41ce010184dfb244_0000906440.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\665db5aaa80ec2ad40c324f4372e92b8033b11b6_0000297664.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\7c7ce85f9cdf3d175dd46c0c95f2de7d8e370992_0000513024.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\93486c2d3dd0c4393ed402b21538421a0c30a478_0000301488.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\9a0ee864\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\readme.txt Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\readme.txt Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\a0e5becc\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\b7e5276ad9a03edd04e6ecd09cea04048fff40fb_0000323208.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\c4007a36.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\c4007a36.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\readme.txt Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\readme.txt Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\cd6bf892\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\d38ea794ce8f6a28bf9b16c4627b883712b5c00e_0000296704.log Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\e1a9cbae.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\e1a9cbae.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\edb2160c.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\edb2160c.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\f83929b2.dat Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\f83929b2.dat Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu-15c0.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu-15c0.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu-1b1c.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu-1b1c.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu14226d7e.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu14226d7e.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu97adab2d.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsu97adab2d.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsub82a4529.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsub82a4529.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsube747b71.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsube747b71.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsuc1a6c423.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsuc1a6c423.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsuf548bf2b.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\tsuf548bf2b.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\custom.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\custom.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\readme.txt Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\readme.txt Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{06f8ae38-0fa4-4239-a0d2-4786dd1b8cce}\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\_setupx.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\_setupx.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{3bd77441-8ce2-c555-f3ac-88df3ffb853c}\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
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c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\_setupx.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{cbd8102b-c1ec-57cc-6135-c5d1cff4e156}\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\_setup.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\_setup.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\custom.dll Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\custom.dll Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\readme.txt Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\readme.txt Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\setup.exe Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\setup.exe Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\setup.ico Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\{e7421af6-1602-4334-a1df-5e203ca13800}\setup.ico Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

Key::Value Data API Name
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings::receivetimeout RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix Cookie: RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix Visited: RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet  RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

Category API
Service Control
  • OpenSCManager
User Data Access
  • GetUserName
  • GetUserObjectInformation
Network Wininet
  • HttpOpenRequest
  • HttpSendRequest
  • InternetConnect
  • InternetOpen
Network Info Queried
  • GetAdaptersInfo

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