Threat Database Adware GetPrivate Ads

GetPrivate Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 13,093
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 51,614
First Seen: December 27, 2013
Last Seen: July 21, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The GetPrivate program is promoted as a one-stop solution for users who want to use VPN stay anonymous and secure their connection to the Internet. However, the GetPrivate software is recognized by security experts as a potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware functionality that may not perform as good as you may expect. The GetPrivate program is supported by advertisers and users who installed the GetPrivate app might see sponsored banners and pop-ups while they browse the Internet. The GetPrivate program may appear as a browser add-on and may read your browsing and download history to create a unique advertising profile for you that sponsors can use a reference and deliver you customized promotions. The GetPrivate app functions similarly to BrowserProtect and Search Protect and adds a registry key in Windows to ensure its operations when you log in your account and start an online session. Moreover, the GetPrivate program may feature promotions that could suggest you to install the rogue app Security Shield as an upgrade. Needless to say, users should avoid installing rogue software because they may become victims of financial fraud and risk losing their data. Computer users may want to find a safer alternative to GetPrivate and install a reputable anti-malware shield that can boost their system security.

Aliases

3 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Anti-Virus Software Detection
AVG Generic5.AVYX
McAfee-GW-Edition Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.Suspicious.J!88
Symantec WS.Reputation.1

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File System Details

GetPrivate Ads may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. gpup.exe.vir a6fbda96ffeeb9bbb9e5c0086a97202c 4,988
2. mlwps.exe.vir 6ff7f7eb3bd6edb4280fffde18aeaba2 4,702
3. mlwps.exe 6d7aba314a9f6ef0273157003e5aad42 4,402
4. 87B5.tmp.exe 89575742a3db2bc856e77e152c6d43e3 4,207
5. mlwps.exe.vir 4b2113554e3650d2a5179238c9ae5832 4,196
6. mlwps.exe 797915a121096314d07bf5ce093d7f50 3,986
7. gp_upd.exe 7a219220d4e32ee621ac3ec91d76573c 3,752
8. gpup.exe 590f1d5b6079e4bf6c98ba028afbb0e9 3,131
9. gp_upd.exe 0cc7706f571024a1c344843cffe04373 3,050
10. gpup.exe 259cd2819f451de65567094360604d1e 2,988
11. gp_upd.exe dd24f06949a5e6d89900aa648fe7f9a4 2,935
12. gpup.exe 5b3a371b2157e1543dba71c498ddf2e1 2,336
13. gpup.exe 17c7ab6dda6e1d3e36331cab78a29eb5 2,245
14. gpup.exe 8b19a8cc1603228fe44c50fbee8db096 1,124
15. mlwps.exe eccfc5d8baa965bb8a8d231172d9e059 542
16. mlwps.exe.vir e688bdcd831a8aac3af48fbeb5e4231c 531
17. mlwps.exe eb80af5ab9e43510577e56f26a0f03b3 68
18. mlwps.exe dfe6ee10da7bfda670783555c815f475 67
19. mlwps.exe 25444ce96d808660e6da8b479a2ec303 66
20. mlwps.exe 72077540fac73b3be6dd183bda7cdbca 26
21. GetPrivate.exe 17eb247093f64fd91283fd02caf7e187 4
22. GetPrivate.exe 616a6220540a2b0f5cb5528ecf3f8ac8 2
23. GetPrivateSetup.exe 0d35e9cfd8e70bd069af2975c25e7470 2
24. GetPrivateSetup.exe af10624f985bea9f2129d19963ad54f7 2
25. GetPrivate.exe 00960dc212de12c19c9efeff6b513046 1
26. GetPrivate_Setup.exe dda4d404e505b111b8dff7dfc73ef4f0 1
27. GetPrivate.exe 20d3d9c2c204d43dac861c095bbd203a 1
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Registry Details

GetPrivate Ads may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
GetPrivate.lnk
SOFTWARE\GetPrivate
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\GetPrivate_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\GetPrivate_RASMANCS
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GetPrivate
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\GetPrivate_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Tracing\GetPrivate_RASMANCS

Directories

GetPrivate Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\GetPrivate
%PROGRAMFILES%\GetPrivate
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\GetPrivate

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