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Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Popularity Rank: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Popularity Rank: | 9,379 |
| Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 7,928 |
| First Seen: | June 18, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | October 2, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Ffreeyouu may display irritating pop-up advertisements that may be associated with PUPs or Potentially Unwanted Programs. PC security analysts have received reports of PUPs associated with Ffreeyouu that may change the affected Web browser's default search engine and homepage to content associated with Ffreeyouu advertisements. These types of advertisements may be associated with known online tactics that are used to make money at the expense of computer users. If your Web browser is displaying Ffreeyouu advertisements repeatedly, either as pop-up messages or by inserting them into websites viewed on the affected Web browser, this indicates the presence of a PUP on your Web browser. PC security researchers strongly recommend the use of a reliable, fully updated anti-malware application to remove all content associated with Ffreeyouu from the affected computer.
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PUPs Associated with Ffreeyouu may be Installed on an Affected Computer
PUPs associated with Ffreeyouu may take the form of Web browser extensions or toolbars. These types of add-ons may affect the most popular Web browsers, including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. These types of components are not threatening. However, their presence on a computer may cause numerous problems and pose a threat to the computer users' security. Because of this, PUPs associated with Ffreeyouu should be removed immediately. As soon as the PUP in question is removed, Ffreeyouu advertisements and other symptoms should stop.
How Ffreeyouu Advertisements may be Used to Generate Revenue
Scams like Ffreeyouu and other affiliate marketing schemes may generate revenue in a variety of ways. The following are just a few of the ways in which Ffreeyouu can make money at your expense:
- Ffreeyouu may generate revenue from advertising, increasing the money made every time Ffreeyouu advertisements are showed or clicked on. Ffreeyouu may be closely associated with affiliate marketing schemes and pay-per-click affiliate plans.
- Ffreeyouu also may be associated with tracking cookies and other components used to keep tabs on computer users, storing data about the affected computer user's online activities for use in marketing and to deliver targeted ads.
- Ffreeyouu may be linked to known tactics that take money from computer users using other, more devious tactics. Two common strategies associated with Ffreeyouu include fake technical support hoaxes that may trick inexperienced computer users into calling a bogus technical support number in order to collect their credit card data and fake software updates that may deliver PUPs or even threats to targeted computers.
How PUPs Linked to Ffreeyouu may be Delivered to a Computer
The most common way in which PUPs associated with Ffreeyouu Ads are distributed is by bundling them with other software. These types of components may be bundled by a third-party by using a custom made installer (this is especially prevalent on certain software downloading services). In almost every case, computer users have the option of opting out of the installation of PUPs linked to Ffreeyouu. However, the option to opt out may be hidden behind very a confusing language or is simply difficult to find, requiring computer users to choose a provided custom or advanced installation feature. The default option, of course, is to opt in computer users for the installation of these kinds of unwanted components. To prevent PUPs associated with Ffreeyouu from being installed on your computer, PC security researchers strongly recommend following the installation process carefully and avoid agreeing to install any components that are not the main software. A reliable, fully updated security application should be used at all time to detect any PUPs being installed. Many security programs have trouble dealing with PUPs, being specifically designed to target more threatening forms of infections.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Stop.Q Ransomware |
|---|---|
| Packers: | UPX |
| Signature status: | Hash Mismatch |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
3e7941bd9aa618d9d7f8295e1f261ce7
SHA1:
a2db935e1c81e2c3fcf0a3c95dda224900bd443e
SHA256:
8D77AF53AB5184CABD2DFA96B49F0FD3C724ADDBDCFA84A8128752E478D8C967
File Size:
7.32 MB, 7324923 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 been packed
- 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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- 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 |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Malwarebytes |
| File Description | AdwCleaner |
| File Version | 7.2.6.0 |
| Internal Name | AdwCleaner |
| Legal Copyright | Copyright 2018 Malwarebytes |
| Legal Trademarks1 | All Rights Reserved |
| Legal Trademarks2 | All Rights Reserved |
| Original Filename | AdwCleaner.exe |
| Product Name | AdwCleaner |
| Product Version | 7.2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Malwarebytes Corporation | DigiCert Assured ID Code Signing CA-1 | Hash Mismatch |
| Malwarebytes Inc | DigiCert EV Code Signing CA (SHA2) | Hash Mismatch |
File Traits
- GetConsoleWindow
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- packed
- 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: | 35,073 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 281 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 12,790 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 22,002 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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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| Network Winsock2 |
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| Anti Debug |
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| Other Suspicious |
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| User Data Access |
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