Adware.Vitruvian.A
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 24 |
| First Seen: | January 12, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | January 22, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Vitruvian.A on your system indicates the presence of unwanted software that may be compromising your online experience and potentially exposing you to more severe security risks. Understanding what this detection means and how to address it is crucial for maintaining the health and security of your computer.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Vitruvian.A?
Adware.Vitruvian.A refers to a type of adware, which is software designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content within websites. Adware can significantly degrade your browsing experience and may also collect data about your browsing habits without your consent, which can be used for targeted advertising or other malicious purposes.
How Adware.Vitruvian.A Operates
Adware like Adware.Vitruvian.A typically operates by infiltrating your system through various means, such as bundled software downloads, infected email attachments, or exploited vulnerabilities in software. Once installed, it can modify browser settings, install additional software without your knowledge, and monitor your browsing activities to deliver targeted advertisements. This behavior not only disrupts your use of the computer but also poses a risk to your personal data and can lead to further malware infections.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.Vitruvian.A infection can include an increase in unwanted advertisements, unexpected changes to your browser's homepage or search engine, the appearance of toolbars you didn't install, and overall slower performance of your computer or browser. You might also notice that your browser is being redirected to unwanted websites or that pop-ups appear even when you're not browsing the internet. These signs indicate that your system is compromised and that you should take immediate action to remove the adware.
How to Remove Adware.Vitruvian.A
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to limit the adware's ability to interfere with the removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This will help identify and remove all components of the adware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you don't recognize or that were installed without your consent. Be cautious and only remove programs you are sure are not needed for your system's operation.
- Reset your browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can often be done through the browser's settings or options menu and will remove any changes made by the adware.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the adware have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Vitruvian.A requires a thorough approach to ensure that all components of the malware are eliminated from your system. By following the steps outlined above and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly updating your software and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can protect your computer from similar threats in the future. Remember, staying vigilant and proactive is key to maintaining the security and integrity of your digital environment.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Vitruvian.A |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
565359c69eaf59feac843cca7ee6d82f
SHA1:
bff6fce49082c4f2cef0a42ebe9b357b927ee66b
SHA256:
22018343EF827216FC87B4EA1ACC91ECB5DDB6EBB3FF12497ED87FDEAB79FE0A
File Size:
1.19 MB, 1188040 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 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | PhraseProfessor |
| File Description | PP Setup |
| File Version | 1.10.0.24 |
| Internal Name | PhraseProfessor-setup.exe |
| Legal Copyright | (c) 2015 PhraseProfessor |
| Original Filename | PhraseProfessor-setup.exe |
| Product Name | PP |
| Product Version | 1.10.0.24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phrase Professor | GlobalSign CodeSigning CA - G2 | Self Signed |
File Traits
- 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 |
|---|---|
| \device\namedpipe\gmdasllogger | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbd7b.tmp\inetc.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbd7b.tmp\nsisplugin.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbd7b.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsgbd7b.tmp\uac.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsqbd6a.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\vitruvian-installer-processes-v0002 | Generic Write,Read 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\phraseprofessor_1.10.0.24::nid | BFEB5820-9643-42AD-A79F-071DFF4D8E64 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\5.0\cache\content::cacheprefix | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::uncasintranet | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\internet settings\zonemap::autodetect | 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 |
|---|---|
| Network Wininet |
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