Threat Database Adware Ads by High Unite

Ads by High Unite

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 171
First Seen: January 25, 2016
Last Seen: November 30, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The High Unite application may be offered to users as a tool to socialize with people they knew back in high-school and provide links to customized search engines like ResultBrowse.com and Vktarget.ru. The High Unite application is published under the GNU Free License and is developed by the infamous Yontoo LLC that deployed adware like Outrageous Deal and Faster Web. Additionally, the search engines mentioned above are associated with browser hijackers. Security analysts note that the High Unite application is an adware and may not help you find the people you want to contact. The primary goal of the High Unite adware is to push marketing content on your browser surface, and High Unite may display disturbing content. The High Unite adware may be listed in your 'Programs and Features' but users may encounter a 'missing uninstaller' error and have a hard time finding the installation folder of the High Unite adware. The High Unite adware may use executable DLLs to alter the way your Internet browser works when showing advertisements.

The High Unite adware may work under the radar of most security applications because High Unite may be registered in the Windows Registry as a service for your Internet browser. The High Unite adware may use XPI, CRX, and BHO files to facilitate its operations. Security analysts underline that the ads by High Unite may feature links to untrusted domains, and you may be welcomed to download and install badware like Xvidly and YourTemplateFinder. The High Unite adware may connect to its remote server to send usage statistics like your browser history and bookmarks collection. Computer users should not tolerate the High Unite adware because High Unite might provide users with corrupted coupons offers, discounts, and promotions via banners and pop-up windows. The High Unite adware may be a security risk that should be addressed by using a credible anti-spyware tool.

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File System Details

Ads by High Unite may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. updater.exe e9c3c594313d56b0acab9a83ead9c124 1

Registry Details

Ads by High Unite may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
CLSID
{56F9D612-2817-4658-A445-560348A8950D}
{6ea87b85-7264-46a3-9c28-baa80dc41761}
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{26E9CAC2-6F76-4BBE-872B-AD8C15E5C327}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\HighUnite

Directories

Ads by High Unite may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\ed003c42-b70c-4710-8a43-c480bf8ae2cb
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\ed003c42-b70c-4710-8a43-c480bf8ae2cb
%COMMONPROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ed003c42-b70c-4710-8a43-c480bf8ae2cb
%PROGRAMFILES%\High Unite
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\High Unite
%TEMP%\High Unite

URLs

Ads by High Unite may call the following URLs:

.highunite.com

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