Adware.Softomate.A
Threat Scorecard
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 80 |
| First Seen: | January 11, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | March 20, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Softomate.A on your system indicates that your computer has been compromised by a potentially unwanted program. This type of software is designed to display unwanted advertisements, collect user data, and potentially redirect users to malicious websites. It is essential to take immediate action to remove Adware.Softomate.A from your system to prevent further damage and protect your personal information.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Softomate.A?
Adware.Softomate.A is a type of adware program that is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying unwanted advertisements on infected systems. It may be bundled with other software, downloaded from the internet, or installed through exploits in vulnerable applications. Once installed, Adware.Softomate.A can collect user data, such as browsing history and search queries, and use this information to display targeted advertisements.
How Adware.Softomate.A Operates
Adware.Softomate.A operates by installing itself on a system and then connecting to a remote server to download advertisements and other malicious content. It may also modify system settings, such as changing the default search engine or homepage, to further facilitate the display of unwanted advertisements. In some cases, Adware.Softomate.A may also install additional malware or potentially unwanted programs on the infected system.
Adware.Softomate.A may use various tactics to evade detection, such as disguising itself as a legitimate program or using code obfuscation techniques to hide its malicious activities. However, its primary goal is to generate revenue for its creators by displaying unwanted advertisements and collecting user data.
Symptoms of Infection
Systems infected with Adware.Softomate.A may exhibit a range of symptoms, including the display of unwanted advertisements, slowed system performance, and changes to system settings. Users may also notice that their search results are being redirected to unfamiliar websites or that their browsing history is being collected and used to display targeted advertisements.
- Unwanted advertisements appearing on the system or in web browsers
- Slowed system performance or increased CPU usage
- Changes to system settings, such as the default search engine or homepage
- Redirected search results or unfamiliar websites appearing in the browser
How to Remove Adware.Softomate.A
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.Softomate.A from loading and to allow for easier removal
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect and remove Adware.Softomate.A and any other malware or potentially unwanted programs
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to Adware.Softomate.A
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any changes made by Adware.Softomate.A
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that Adware.Softomate.A has been completely removed
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Softomate.A from your system is essential to prevent further damage and protect your personal information. By following the steps outlined above, you can effectively remove this unwanted program and restore your system to a safe and secure state. It is also important to take steps to prevent future infections, such as keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Softomate.A |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
23e9ecd8920b36ebb85e1f5c918edbb1
SHA1:
f368de89b34dcd01c637f1398888b8009fc2f4d3
SHA256:
BBBF3F3774F16D38CF899719C3A4C223781AABACAC2DA0D4FB2FD8C0D9768ADA
File Size:
2.56 MB, 2564039 bytes
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MD5:
c921bed3b4e16ad98f164c13c59e8aae
SHA1:
4043f9477ebc6e56698b4958375da85940746d6b
SHA256:
09CC126F3B97F54EDB072D7E7D5FF3CC5BE78B533D307D079BDFEEA2B67FED94
File Size:
864.32 KB, 864317 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File has 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)
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- 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 |
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| File Description | IE Toolbar Engine |
| File Version |
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| Internal Name | tbcore3 |
| Legal Copyright |
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| Original Filename | tbcore3.dll |
| Product Name | IE Toolbar |
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File Traits
- big overlay
- dll
- WriteProcessMemory
- 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: | 5,592 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 950 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 4,638 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 4 |
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.- Softomate.A
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
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| c:\program files\common files\system\symsrv.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
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| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows::appinit_dlls | C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\System\symsrv.dll | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows::loadappinit_dlls | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\wow6432node\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows::requiresignedappinit_dlls | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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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| Process Manipulation Evasion |
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| Process Shell Execute |
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| Anti Debug |
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Shell Command Execution
Shell Command Execution
This section lists Windows shell commands that are run by the samples in this family. Windows Shell commands are often leveraged by malware for nefarious purposes and can be used to elevate security privileges, download and launch other malware, exploit vulnerabilities, collect and exfiltrate data, and hide malicious activity.
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\f368de89b34dcd01c637f1398888b8009fc2f4d3_0002564039.,LiQMAxHB
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C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe c:\users\user\downloads\4043f9477ebc6e56698b4958375da85940746d6b_0000864317.,LiQMAxHB
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