Adware.SoftPulse.AK
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 30 |
| First Seen: | April 1, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | April 19, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.SoftPulse.AK on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be displaying unwanted advertisements, collecting user data, or performing other unwanted actions. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take immediate action to remove it from your system to prevent potential harm.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.SoftPulse.AK?
Adware.SoftPulse.AK is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. The name itself does not provide specific information about the malware family, but it is clear that it is a type of adware that can cause disruptions to your computer use. Adware programs like Adware.SoftPulse.AK are often bundled with free software downloads or installed through exploit kits, allowing them to infect systems without the user's knowledge or consent.
How Adware.SoftPulse.AK Operates
Once installed, Adware.SoftPulse.AK can operate in various ways, including displaying pop-up advertisements, redirecting browser searches, and collecting user data. It may also install additional programs or components that can further compromise the security of your system. Adware.SoftPulse.AK may use various techniques to evade detection, such as disguising itself as a legitimate program or using code obfuscation to hide its malicious activities.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.SoftPulse.AK may exhibit various symptoms, including an increase in pop-up advertisements, slow system performance, and unexpected browser redirects. You may also notice that your browser homepage or search engine has been changed without your consent. In some cases, Adware.SoftPulse.AK may also collect user data, such as browsing history or personal information, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Slow system performance
- Unexpected browser redirects
- Changed browser homepage or search engine
- Collection of user data
How to Remove Adware.SoftPulse.AK
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.SoftPulse.AK 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 Adware.SoftPulse.AK.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that may be related to Adware.SoftPulse.AK, taking care to remove all associated files and components.
- Reset your browser settings, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default values to remove any changes made by Adware.SoftPulse.AK.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan to ensure that all components of Adware.SoftPulse.AK have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.SoftPulse.AK from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable anti-malware tools, you can effectively remove Adware.SoftPulse.AK and prevent future infections. It is essential to remain vigilant and to take proactive measures to protect your system from potential threats, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and avoiding suspicious downloads or links.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.SoftPulse.AK |
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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:
e280e223dfb80c9268d2dcd84f35a771
SHA1:
8cb33497aee4fcbb738bdc73768f9c87f0d37f89
SHA256:
76A9C92C4B97A02500AC1BEEB852E8D6A524BFB48BD03818C5FFAB0771948AC3
File Size:
2.42 MB, 2424272 bytes
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MD5:
f10ba7dd06c26b5da55fd4e4f6b98368
SHA1:
205c331b6357033ed3782fb86d88c554b9494499
SHA256:
62A39F4928FF561345D108833368C9D17B703D0DB934A4506505F228E3B50F7B
File Size:
910.85 KB, 910848 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 has exports table
- 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)
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- 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
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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| Comments | Zoom |
| Company Name | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. |
| File Description | Zoom |
| File Version | 5,0,24046,0510 |
| Internal Name | Zoom |
| Legal Copyright | © Zoom Video Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Legal Trademarks | Zoom |
| Original Filename | Zoom |
| Product Name | Zoom |
| Product Version | 5,0,24046,0510 |
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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| WorkMeter S.L. | thawte SHA256 Code Signing CA | Self Signed |
File Traits
- dll
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- 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: | 3,627 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 40 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 1,668 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 1,919 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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\nsl447d.tmp\installoptions.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsl447d.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsl447d.tmp\wm.ini | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsl447d.tmp\wm.ini | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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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| Anti Debug |
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| User Data Access |
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| Syscall Use |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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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:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\205c331b6357033ed3782fb86d88c554b9494499_0000910848.,LiQMAxHB
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