Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 23,667 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 11 |
| First Seen: | July 29, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | June 10, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA 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 understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system to prevent further damage.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA?
Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA is a type of adware program designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. Adware programs like this one can be bundled with free software downloads, attached to spam emails, or exploited through vulnerabilities in software. Once installed, adware can collect user data, track browsing habits, and display targeted advertisements, which can be annoying and potentially malicious.
How Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA Operates
Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA operates by installing itself on the system, often without the user's knowledge or consent. It can then connect to remote servers to download and display advertisements, which may be in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored search results. In some cases, adware can also collect user data, such as browsing history, search queries, and personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or sold to third-party companies.
Adware programs like Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA can also modify system settings, such as changing the default search engine or homepage, to further display unwanted advertisements. Additionally, they can slow down system performance, cause browser crashes, and increase the risk of malware infections.
Symptoms of Infection
Common symptoms of Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA infection include unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups, banners, and sponsored search results. Users may also experience slow system performance, browser crashes, and changes to system settings, such as a modified default search engine or homepage. In some cases, users may notice suspicious programs or toolbars installed on their system, which can be difficult to remove.
- Unwanted advertisements, such as pop-ups and banners
- Slow system performance and browser crashes
- Changes to system settings, such as a modified default search engine or homepage
- Suspicious programs or toolbars installed on the system
How to Remove Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading and to allow for easier removal.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the adware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or toolbars that were installed without your knowledge or consent.
- Reset your web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the adware.
- Reboot your system and perform another scan to ensure that all components of the adware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA from your system is crucial 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 its normal state. It is also essential to practice safe computing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads, using reputable anti-malware tools, and keeping your system and software up to date, to prevent future malware infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.OpenSUpdater.PBA |
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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:
7de69f7333da9bd45214bb5df11191e4
SHA1:
883e59117eb007e168b01e57f79e5e403956a296
SHA256:
7BDC3DC0C9111EF6EBC796CFD5B670B9EBFF6D59074AB36CC140B77320231D99
File Size:
937.47 KB, 937472 bytes
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MD5:
710d605ca0e0b12d656ab2d7d7daa8c2
SHA1:
45f160d10427fb36578af2f8a038a628ff0b08aa
SHA256:
8E779948803E7AA270089718F7DF55B21786EF0A682C71B2D04BC759993FACA3
File Size:
7.80 MB, 7796864 bytes
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MD5:
3e91f5609f397e8d288a4153234b447d
SHA1:
fb141a2b2c05da080ee0914523404c84270baabe
SHA256:
D9C59BA85F3900EF65FE932DDAD745BD269EA1C0548F46A212D66C70B9FFD91D
File Size:
937.47 KB, 937472 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS 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)
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- 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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| Company Name |
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| Internal Name | swampfear |
| Legal Copyright |
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| Original Filename | Hexagon.exe |
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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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| CherryYear | CherryYear | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 2,426 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 526 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,828 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 72 |
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.- Agent.WO
- Babar.AA
- Brresmon.D
- OpenSUpdater.PBA
- PC Accelerator.H
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- RobloxHack.VC
- RobloxHack.VH
- Robloxhack.FA
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\rbx-b40a28d7.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\rbx-e32d5c9f.log | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\windows\45f160d10427fb36578af2f8a038a628ff0b08aa_0007796864.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
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\roblox corporation\hexagon::cpath | C:\Users\user\AppData\LocalLow\rbxcsettings.rbx | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\ita::rst | 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 Winsock2 |
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| Network Info Queried |
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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Other Suspicious |
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