Adware.PennyBee.D
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 500 |
| First Seen: | August 13, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | December 12, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.PennyBee.D on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program that may be causing disruptions to your online experience. Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and sometimes even redirect browsing sessions to malicious websites. Understanding what Adware.PennyBee.D is and how it operates is crucial in taking the necessary steps to remove it from your computer and prevent future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.PennyBee.D?
Adware.PennyBee.D is identified as a form of adware, a type of malware that is primarily designed to display advertisements on a user's device, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content within web pages. Unlike other forms of malware that aim to steal sensitive information or disrupt system operations directly, adware focuses on generating revenue for its developers through advertising. However, its presence can still lead to significant annoyance, decreased system performance, and increased vulnerability to other types of malware.
How Adware.PennyBee.D Operates
Adware.PennyBee.D, like other adware programs, typically operates by infiltrating a system through various means, such as bundled software downloads, deceptive links, or exploited vulnerabilities. Once installed, it may alter browser settings, create new registry entries, or install additional software to facilitate its advertising activities. The goal is to expose the user to as many advertisements as possible, sometimes tracking user behavior to tailor the ads and increase their effectiveness. This can lead to a cluttered browsing experience, potential data privacy issues, and in some cases, the installation of more malicious software.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.PennyBee.D infection can vary but commonly include an increase in unwanted advertisements appearing on web pages, new toolbars or extensions in your browser that you did not install, changes to your browser's homepage or search engine, and overall slower performance of your computer or browser. In some instances, you might also notice pop-ups appearing even when you're not browsing the internet, or finding new, unfamiliar programs installed on your computer.
How to Remove Adware.PennyBee.D
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.PennyBee.D from loading and to give you a cleaner environment to work in.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system. This can help identify and remove Adware.PennyBee.D and any other malicious software that may be present.
- Manually uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or need. Be cautious and ensure you are uninstalling the correct programs to avoid removing necessary system components.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings. This can help remove any changes made by Adware.PennyBee.D, such as altered homepages or search engines, and remove any malicious extensions.
- Finally, reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that Adware.PennyBee.D and any associated malware have been completely removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.PennyBee.D from your system requires careful attention to detail and a systematic approach to ensure all components are eliminated. By understanding the nature of adware and following the steps outlined above, you can successfully remove Adware.PennyBee.D and restore your system to a clean, adware-free state. It's also important to adopt preventive measures, such as being cautious with downloads, keeping your software up to date, and regularly scanning your system for malware, to avoid future infections and maintain the health and security of your computer.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.PennyBee.D |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
440a2bc0818cd9250a9906a5f4e9da66
SHA1:
9e44a3bcd5a145225d4e5e4813bbb9b3f3620dcd
SHA256:
E687C9B2BBC742127A6C5041E5EAA25ED354A6DDEEE579F408C30648BFB80ED8
File Size:
143.87 KB, 143872 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File has TLS information
- File is 64-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)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Traits
- No Version Info
- x64
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: | 682 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 12 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 670 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 0 |
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.- PennyBee.D
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 |
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| Syscall Use |
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