Adware.PowerOffer
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| Popularity Rank: | 12,187 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 146,143 |
| First Seen: | April 9, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | August 22, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Your system has been detected to have Adware.PowerOffer, a type of unwanted software that can compromise your computer's security and performance. This detection indicates that your system may be vulnerable to various risks, including data breaches, slowdowns, and annoying advertisements. In this report, we will guide you through the process of understanding and removing Adware.PowerOffer from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.PowerOffer?
Adware.PowerOffer is a type of adware that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer. It can be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploit kits. Once installed, it can collect your browsing data, track your online activities, and display pop-ups, banners, and other types of advertisements. Adware.PowerOffer can also slow down your system, consume system resources, and compromise your privacy.
How Adware.PowerOffer Operates
Adware.PowerOffer operates by infiltrating your system and installing itself as a legitimate program. It can then connect to its command and control server to receive instructions and download additional malware or advertisements. It can also modify your browser settings, add extensions, and change your homepage to display unwanted content. Adware.PowerOffer can also collect your personal data, such as browsing history, search queries, and login credentials, and transmit it to its servers for further analysis and exploitation.
Symptoms of Infection
The symptoms of Adware.PowerOffer infection can vary, but common signs include an increase in pop-ups, banners, and other types of advertisements, slow system performance, and unfamiliar programs or extensions installed on your browser. You may also notice that your browser homepage or search engine has been changed, or that your system is crashing or freezing frequently. If you notice any of these symptoms, it is essential to take immediate action to remove the adware from your system.
- Unwanted advertisements and pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Unfamiliar programs or extensions installed on your browser
- Changed browser homepage or search engine
- Frequent system crashes or freezes
How to Remove Adware.PowerOffer
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from loading and to allow you to remove it more easily.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all instances of Adware.PowerOffer.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the adware.
- Reset your browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values to remove any changes made by the adware.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan to ensure that all instances of Adware.PowerOffer have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.PowerOffer 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 can effectively remove the adware and restore your system to its normal state. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to protect your system from future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and avoiding suspicious downloads and links.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| Fortinet | W32/Swrort.CAW!tr.bdr |
| Ikarus | Backdoor.Win32.Swrort |
| Sophos | PrivitizeVPN |
| McAfee | Artemis!9887F5EFDB62 |
| Panda | Trj/CI.A |
| AVG | Logger.TWV |
| Ikarus | not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.KGBSpy |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.Suspicious.N |
| AntiVir | TR/Offend.kdv.338385 |
| Kaspersky | not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.KGBSpy.iy |
| eSafe | Suspicious File |
| Symantec | Trojan.Gen |
| McAfee | Artemis!25C758D659D3 |
| Ikarus | Win32.AdWare.ACP |
| AhnLab-V3 | PUP/Win32.WindowsLiveProtect |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.PowerOffer
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ssro.exe | 0dd635a2e362b809887d597ec6fe45a4 | 4,831 |
| 2. | ssadl.exe | 65a47fe5e44673df5ca3e599618c03f7 | 4,124 |
| 3. | Pos.exe | 487835c60ac8362019115b22fe24fed9 | 2,981 |
| 4. | ssadp.exe | bcdf8e7da4fdc560c2a51b20ea1f3be0 | 2,865 |
| 5. | ServiceUpd.exe | 4457ac5221f5f757cedd40f69aa60bc8 | 33 |
| 6. | MPKView.exe | 25c758d659d315c875630fccf10d857f | 22 |
| 7. | infoaux.exe | c8646ea6c5da258d9a8457ef754b8f05 | 6 |
| 8. | PrivitizeVPN_1.0.0.5_install_config.exe | 9887f5efdb62bcf34649eb5309822d19 | 3 |
Directories
Adware.PowerOffer may create the following directory or directories:
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\PService |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\PosService |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\ServUpdater |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\ServiceUpd |
| %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\PosService |
| %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\ServUpdater |
