Adware.Pirrit.A
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 11 |
| First Seen: | January 10, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | August 19, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Pirrit.A on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing disruptions to your browsing experience and overall system performance. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it to prevent further issues.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Pirrit.A?
Adware.Pirrit.A is a type of adware program designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. Adware programs like Adware.Pirrit.A are typically created to generate revenue for their developers by displaying pop-ups, banners, and other types of ads. While adware is not typically considered as malicious as other types of malware, it can still cause significant disruptions to your system and browsing experience.
How Adware.Pirrit.A Operates
Adware.Pirrit.A, like other adware programs, operates by infiltrating a system and modifying various settings to display unwanted advertisements. This can include changing browser settings, adding unwanted browser extensions, and modifying system files. Adware programs can also collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, to display targeted advertisements. In some cases, adware can also download and install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs onto the infected system.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.Pirrit.A may exhibit a range of symptoms, including an increase in pop-up ads and banners, unwanted browser extensions or toolbars, and changes to browser settings. Users may also experience slower system performance, as adware programs can consume system resources to display advertisements. In some cases, users may also notice that their search results are being redirected to unfamiliar websites or that their browsing history is being tracked.
- Unwanted pop-up ads and banners
- Changes to browser settings or homepage
- Unwanted browser extensions or toolbars
- Slower system performance
- Redirected search results
How to Remove Adware.Pirrit.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.Pirrit.A from loading and to allow for a more effective removal process.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of Adware.Pirrit.A.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to Adware.Pirrit.A.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any unwanted extensions or modifications.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all components of Adware.Pirrit.A have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Pirrit.A from your system is crucial to preventing further disruptions to your browsing experience and overall system performance. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove Adware.Pirrit.A and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It is also essential to practice good computing habits, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unfamiliar sources. By taking these precautions, you can reduce the risk of infection and keep your system safe from potentially unwanted programs like Adware.Pirrit.A.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Pirrit.A |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
ec57938f1562cf4328a6ce8897916812
SHA1:
8109654ec478c20f7f75b761523c66961c8964c6
SHA256:
90D452348117329D9B7FAF8FC8CDF5478290DD26969B704FDA823AD767410A49
File Size:
452.10 KB, 452096 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 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)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- No Version Info
- 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: | 210 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 61 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 149 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- Pirrit.A
