Threat Database Adware Middle Rush Ads

Middle Rush Ads

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 8,634
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 3,786
First Seen: October 26, 2015
Last Seen: September 16, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Middle Rush browser helper may claim to optimize your Internet speed and boost your Web browser by enhancing the rendering capabilities of engines like GEcko, WebKit and Trident but it is adware. Security experts reveal that SuperWeb, LLC develop the Middle Rush adware, and it may arrive on your computer incorporated with a free program installer. The Middle Rush adware has an official website that can be found on Middlerush.com and may be blacklisted by several web filters. Moreover, the website mentioned before may be linked to cyber threats like Zusy and Pushdo that may collect passwords and hijack system resources. The ads by Middle Rush might not be safe and users may be directed to visit insecure online stores where their billing information may not be protected properly. The Middle Rush adware may present users with pop-up and pop-under windows loaded with marketing content from illegitimate advertisers. Also, the Middle Rush adware may use JavaScript to block native ads on Walmart, Amazon, and eBay to welcome users to shop on less-reputable alternatives. The Middle Rush adware may ask users to provide their email address and phone number in exchange for a subscription for the latest coupons, discounts and vouchers on the Internet. However, you should not trust the Middle Rush adware and abstain from giving that type of information because you may be at risk of receiving phishing emails and being subscribed to premium phone services automatically. The Middle Rush adware might install its executable in the hidden AppData folder to prevent users from removing it manually. You should install a trustworthy anti-spyware application to deal with the Middle Rush adware.

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Registry Details

Middle Rush Ads may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
CLSID
{1CA43A3D-3E65-435F-A71D-73A1DB05E389}
{287b2c47-0d1d-4055-95b6-5d13b8c45410}
{3361DCDD-E396-4153-AF77-F6AAB54F3CBA}
{43C482BB-F984-4D66-9194-429158BE57E1}
{78662ce2-ab87-4756-90b5-d769032bc8c0}
{88459867-DD98-45C8-B96A-B12B77CB698B}
{c4e7ab80-82fd-49d4-801d-669cc0a2392a}
{d00ab4cc-662c-40b6-a85f-d53086f4bb16}
File name without path
https_middlerush-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage
https_middlerush-a.akamaihd.net_0.localstorage-journal
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{C4E7AB80-82FD-49D4-801D-669CC0A2392A}
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\middlerush-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\middlerush-a.akamaihd.net
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{d00ab4cc-662c-40b6-a85f-d53086f4bb16}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\{C4E7AB80-82FD-49D4-801D-669CC0A2392A}
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{C4E7AB80-82FD-49D4-801D-669CC0A2392A}
SOFTWARE\MiddleRush
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{C4E7AB80-82FD-49D4-801D-669CC0A2392A}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{d00ab4cc-662c-40b6-a85f-d53086f4bb16}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\MiddleRush
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Service Mgr MiddleRush
SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Update Mgr MiddleRush
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Service Mgr MiddleRush
SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Update Mgr MiddleRush
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Service Mgr MiddleRush
SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Update Mgr MiddleRush

Directories

Middle Rush Ads may create the following directory or directories:

%PROGRAMFILES%\Middle Rush
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Middle Rush
%Temp%\Middle Rush

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