Hprewriter2
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.
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 263 |
| First Seen: | August 19, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | September 7, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
When online shopping you may be offered to install a program named HPREWRITER2, which promises to find the best prices and coupons for the merchandising or service you are looking for. HPREWRITER2 features may sound interesting and useful. However, HPREWRITER2 may install an unwanted browser plugin to your favored Web browser automatically, no matter if it is Google Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. The main function of HPREWRITER2 is to display a flood of advertisements that besides been annoying, may disrupt the tasks you are trying to accomplish on your computer. These advertisements that may appear as coupons, pop-ups or banners may cover the Web pages you want to visit preventing you from viewing what you need.
Besides, they may try to convince you to purchase a fake security program, install bogus updates and access unsafe content so that they can earn pay-per-click income. The big amount of advertisements displayed by HPREWRITER2 may slow down your machine, and even make it crash. If you want to prevent applications such as HPREWRITER2 from entering your computer, you need to choose 'Custom' or 'Advanced' installation methods when downloading free applications to your machine. Otherwise, you will not be able to know that there may be additional programs bundled with it. You can stop the unwanted advertisements displayed by HPREWRITER2 removing this application from your computer with a malware removal utility.
Table of Contents
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Superweb.CA |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Self Signed |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
61456cc87e961444bab5b61afa53e7b7
SHA1:
2b97a48841e31ad2d2f675e36849981eb8969ed5
SHA256:
221D8181CE3DC3E76B9DA102EB68A5FBF7BC2DE086669B24C8E4969EF75BF4CD
File Size:
1.03 MB, 1031904 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 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)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
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 |
|---|---|
| File Version | 1.0.5961.14542 |
| Product Version | 1.0.5961.14542 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Sync | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA | Self Signed |
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- 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: | 4,873 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 987 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 3,725 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 161 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- Superweb.CA
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 |
|---|---|
| User Data Access |
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