WebPlayer

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 11,737
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 5,314
First Seen: July 29, 2013
Last Seen: March 7, 2024
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Webplayer software from Kreapixel should not be mistaken with the legitimate Kreapixel, LLC ad management system because the app is created by adware developer that uses a trusted trademark to appear legitimate. The Webplayer adware is used by its creators as their private advertisement network that is designed to generate pay-per-click revenue. The ads by Kreapixel are propelled by the Webplayer adware, and it may appear as a browser extension, an add-on, and a Browse Helper Object. The Weblapeyer adware is distributed by bundling with freeware setup files that most computer users install via the 'Express' or 'Typical' option. Additionally, the Webplayer by Kreapixel may use its browser integration to collect data about your browsing habits in order to define what type of ads are most likely to provoke you to click on them. The ads by Webplayer may take the form of banners, contextual and transitional ads as well as pop-up windows loaded with commercials. The Webplayer adware may obstruct your comfortable online experience, and you may want to use a credible anti-spyware tool to remove the Webplayer adware from your PC.

SpyHunter Detects & Remove WebPlayer

File System Details

WebPlayer may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. WebPlayer.exe b1eceef0bc142f680dfcbfecb438f929 2,492
2. ~ayyhswv.exe 87948212c71a773aef4c68029bfae924 179

Registry Details

WebPlayer may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Webplayer Remote.lnk
Webplayer.lnk
SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Features\FEB4726622A4EAA48A16D582355AE726
SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\FEB4726622A4EAA48A16D582355AE726
Software\Kreapixel
Software\Kreapixel\WebplayerRemote
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\WebplayerRemote_RASAPI32
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Tracing\WebplayerRemote_RASMANCS
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule\TaskCache\Tree\wp_update
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage\NewShortcuts\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Webplayer.lnk
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage\NewShortcuts\C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Webplayer.lnk
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files (x86)\Webplayer
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Webplayer
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{F750DB0E-D452-3108-63C9-FE16BC686741}
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Webplayer
SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{F750DB0E-D452-3108-63C9-FE16BC686741}

Directories

WebPlayer may create the following directory or directories:

%APPDATA%\Webplayer
%APPDATA%\WebplayerRemote
%APPDATA%\wp_update
%PROGRAMFILES%\Webplayer
%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Webplayer
%appdata%\Kreapixel

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