Adware.Outbrowse.CB
Threat Scorecard
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| Popularity Rank: | 11,998 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 472 |
| First Seen: | January 7, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | June 26, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Outbrowse.CB on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing unwanted advertisements and potentially collecting user data. 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.Outbrowse.CB?
Adware.Outbrowse.CB is a type of adware program designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. Adware programs like Adware.Outbrowse.CB can be bundled with free software downloads or installed through exploits in web browsers. Once installed, they can collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted advertisements.
How Adware.Outbrowse.CB Operates
Adware programs like Adware.Outbrowse.CB typically operate by installing themselves on a system and then connecting to a remote server to download and display advertisements. They may also collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to deliver targeted advertisements. In some cases, adware programs can also install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs on the system.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.Outbrowse.CB may exhibit a range of symptoms, including an increase in unwanted advertisements, slow system performance, and unexpected browser behavior. Users may also notice that their browser homepage or search engine has been changed without their consent. In some cases, adware programs can also cause system crashes or freezes.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Unexpected browser behavior
- Changed browser homepage or search engine
- System crashes or freezes
How to Remove Adware.Outbrowse.CB
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware program from loading.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and remove any detected threats.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to the adware infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware program.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that the threat has been fully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Outbrowse.CB from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal data. By following the steps outlined above, you can remove the adware program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It is also essential to practice safe browsing habits, such as avoiding suspicious downloads and using reputable anti-malware tools, to prevent future infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Outbrowse.CB |
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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:
0b62a4c5cd7d3ded58b9c226e587ef44
SHA1:
83cb538c3f7072a4f2960001f950a687e29330ff
SHA256:
31F566968B8E09D6CDCB7FEBFF03C5C875439008E9C3F25ACC40E9DA7449DD99
File Size:
711.33 KB, 711326 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 |
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| File Description | Installer |
| Product Version | 4.1 |
File Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- x86
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\nsbbd3f.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsbbd3f.tmp\frghw.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsbbd3f.tmp\frghw.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\oo2.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\oo2.zzz | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\oo2.zzz | 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 |
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| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4 *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352 *1\??\C:\P | 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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Network Info Queried |
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| Network Winhttp |
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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:\Users\Lwauqrhc\AppData\Local\Temp/oo2.exe /PID=5065 /SUBPID=0 /DISTID=21818 /VM=2 /NETWORDK=1 /CID=0 /PRODUCT_ID=21004 /RETURNING_USER_DAYS=2 /SERVER_URL=http://installer.ppdownload.com
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wmic /output:C:\Users\Lwauqrhc\AppData\Local\Temp\81770839219.txt bios get serialnumber
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wmic /output:C:\Users\Lwauqrhc\AppData\Local\Temp\81770839219.txt bios get version
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wmic /output:C:\Users\Lwauqrhc\AppData\Local\Temp\81770839219.txt bios get version
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wmic /output:C:\Users\Lwauqrhc\AppData\Local\Temp\81770839219.txt bios get version
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wmic /output:C:\Users\Lwauqrhc\AppData\Local\Temp\81770839219.txt bios get version
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