Adware.TopShape.me

The detection of Adware.TopShape.me on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that could be compromising your online experience and potentially exposing you to more severe threats. Adware, by its nature, is designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data without consent, and sometimes redirect users to malicious websites. Understanding what Adware.TopShape.me is, how it operates, its symptoms, and how to remove it is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of your computer.

What Is Adware.TopShape.me?

Adware.TopShape.me refers to a type of adware program that has been detected on your system. Adware itself is a form of malware that is designed to display advertisements on your computer, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content within websites. While not all adware is malicious, programs like Adware.TopShape.me can pose significant risks to your privacy and system security by collecting personal data, tracking your browsing habits, and potentially installing additional malware.

How Adware.TopShape.me Operates

Adware like Adware.TopShape.me typically operates by infiltrating your system through various means, such as bundled software downloads, infected email attachments, or exploits of vulnerabilities in software. Once installed, it can alter your browser settings, install unwanted toolbars or extensions, and display a multitude of advertisements. These advertisements can range from harmless but annoying ads to more dangerous ones that might lead to phishing sites or download additional malware. The primary goal of Adware.TopShape.me and similar adware is to generate revenue for its creators through pay-per-click schemes or by selling collected user data.

Symptoms of Infection

Symptoms of an Adware.TopShape.me infection can vary but commonly include an increase in unwanted advertisements, unexpected changes in browser settings, the appearance of new, unfamiliar toolbars or extensions, and a general slowdown in system performance. Users might also notice that their search results are being redirected to suspicious websites or that their personal data is being used in targeted advertisements. These symptoms indicate that your system has been compromised and that immediate action is necessary to remove the adware and protect your data.

How to Remove Adware.TopShape.me

1. Enter Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the adware from interfering with the removal process. This mode allows you to use the internet to download necessary tools while limiting the functionality of malicious programs.
2. Download and run a full scan with a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter. These tools are designed to detect and remove adware, including Adware.TopShape.me, and can help in identifying and eliminating associated threats.
3. Uninstall suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time your system became infected. Be cautious and only remove programs you are certain are malicious or unnecessary.
4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings. This step will remove any unwanted changes made by the adware, such as altered home pages or the installation of malicious extensions.
5. After completing the above steps, reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of Adware.TopShape.me have been removed.

Conclusion

Removing Adware.TopShape.me from your system requires a combination of using the right tools, following safe removal practices, and maintaining vigilance against future infections. By understanding the nature of adware and taking proactive steps to secure your system, you can protect your personal data and ensure a safer browsing experience. Regularly updating your software, avoiding suspicious downloads, and using reputable security tools are key practices in preventing adware infections. If you are unsure about any part of the removal process, consider seeking assistance from a professional to ensure your system is thoroughly cleaned and protected.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove Adware.TopShape.me

Analysis Report

General information

Family Name:	Adware.TopShape.me
Signature status:	Self Signed

Known Samples

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Known Samples

This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.

MD5: f45fbf54e45e2a21ba3b29e399cfc798 SHA1: c590aeaaefe78d01ee57582131cb219ca434aae7 SHA256: AD91AF4D9F835550462B15D9A1F8229E0EAFC639C0C31459CE3BAF7876574CDC File Size: 1.43 MB, 1434592 bytes

Windows Portable Executable Attributes

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Windows Portable Executable Attributes

This section lists file attributes found within family samples. These attributes are extracted from the files’ Windows PE (Portable Executable) specification and various system flags. Portable Executable Attributes give malware researchers insight into a file’s functionality, executable details, platform and runtime environment.

• 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 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

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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

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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
Company Name	Keen Internet Technologies
File Description	TopShape.me
File Version	1.0.0.4
Legal Copyright	Keen Internet Technologies
Product Name	TopShape.me
Product Version	9898.98

Digital Signatures

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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
Boian Mihailov	thawte SHA256 Code Signing CA	Self Signed

File Traits

• Installer Manifest
• nosig nsis
• Nullsoft Installer
• x86

Files Modified

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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
\device\namedpipe	Generic Read,Write Attributes
\device\namedpipe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca832.tmp\inetc.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca832.tmp\nsexec.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca832.tmp\system.dll	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsha852.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsha852.tmp	Synchronize,Write Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nstaa67.tmp	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\topshape.me\softwareupdate.exe	Generic Write,Read Attributes
c:\users\user\appdata\roaming\topshape.me\softwareupdate.exe	Synchronize,Write Attributes

Registry Modifications

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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
HKLM\software\wow6432node\topshape.me::install_params		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::proxybypass		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::intranetname		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect		RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix		RegNtPreCreateKey

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HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\cookies::cacheprefix	Cookie:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\history::cacheprefix	Visited:	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\topshape.me::install_dir	C:\Users\Ppmdkdab\AppData\Roaming\TopShape.me	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\topshape.me::displayversion	1.0.0.4	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\topshape.me::displayname	TopShape.me	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\topshape.me::publisher	Keen Internet Technologies	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\topshape.me::uninstallstring	"C:\Users\Ppmdkdab\AppData\Roaming\TopShape.me\uninstall.exe"	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\topshape.me::displayicon	"C:\Users\Ppmdkdab\AppData\Roaming\TopShape.me\SoftwareUpdate.exe"	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows\currentversion\uninstall\topshape.me::estimatedsize	΀	RegNtPreCreateKey
HKLM\system\controlset001\services\bam\state\usersettings\s-1-5-21-3119368278-1123331430-659265220-1001::\device\harddiskvolume2\windows\system32\conhost.exe	7�}���� 	RegNtPreCreateKey

Windows API Usage

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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
Network Wininet	HttpOpenRequest HttpQueryInfo HttpSendRequest InternetConnect InternetOpen InternetQueryOption InternetReadFile InternetSetOption
Process Manipulation Evasion	NtUnmapViewOfSection
Process Shell Execute	CreateProcess
Service Control	OpenSCManager OpenService StartService
Syscall Use	ntdll.dll!NtAlertThreadByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtAlpcSendWaitReceivePort ntdll.dll!NtApphelpCacheControl ntdll.dll!NtClose ntdll.dll!NtConnectPort ntdll.dll!NtCreateEvent ntdll.dll!NtCreateSemaphore ntdll.dll!NtDuplicateObject ntdll.dll!NtEnumerateValueKey ntdll.dll!NtFreeVirtualMemory Show More ntdll.dll!NtMapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtOpenFile ntdll.dll!NtOpenKey ntdll.dll!NtOpenKeyEx ntdll.dll!NtOpenProcessToken ntdll.dll!NtOpenSection ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryAttributesFile ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationThread ntdll.dll!NtQueryInformationToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryPerformanceCounter ntdll.dll!NtQuerySecurityAttributesToken ntdll.dll!NtQueryValueKey ntdll.dll!NtQueryVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtQueryVolumeInformationFile ntdll.dll!NtReleaseWorkerFactoryWorker ntdll.dll!NtRequestWaitReplyPort ntdll.dll!NtSetEvent ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationProcess ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationVirtualMemory ntdll.dll!NtSetInformationWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtTestAlert ntdll.dll!NtTraceControl ntdll.dll!NtUnmapViewOfSection ntdll.dll!NtWaitForAlertByThreadId ntdll.dll!NtWaitForSingleObject ntdll.dll!NtWaitForWorkViaWorkerFactory ntdll.dll!NtWaitLowEventPair ntdll.dll!NtWorkerFactoryWorkerReady ntdll.dll!NtWriteFile UNKNOWN
Anti Debug	IsDebuggerPresent
User Data Access	GetUserObjectInformation

Shell Command Execution

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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\Ppmdkdab\AppData\Roaming\TopShape.me\SoftwareUpdate.exe /uninstall

C:\Users\Ppmdkdab\AppData\Roaming\TopShape.me\SoftwareUpdate.exe /install

sc failure "Software Updater Service" actions= restart/60000/restart/60000// reset= 86400