Adware.Superweb.CE
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 4 |
| First Seen: | May 13, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | February 16, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Adware.Superweb.CE on your system indicates the presence of potentially unwanted software that may be causing disruptions to your browsing experience and overall system performance. Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is designed to generate revenue for its creators by displaying advertisements, often in the form of pop-ups, banners, or sponsored content. Understanding what Adware.Superweb.CE is and how it operates is crucial to effectively removing it from your system and preventing future infections.
Table of Contents
What Is Adware.Superweb.CE?
Adware.Superweb.CE is a type of adware program that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on infected systems. The name itself does not directly indicate a specific malware family but suggests its primary function is related to generating and displaying advertisements. Adware programs like Adware.Superweb.CE can be bundled with free software downloads, attached to spam emails, or even downloaded from compromised websites. Once installed, they can significantly alter the user's browsing experience, often for the worse.
How Adware.Superweb.CE Operates
Adware.Superweb.CE likely operates by integrating itself into your web browser or installing a program that runs in the background, constantly connecting to its servers to fetch and display advertisements. This can lead to a slowdown in system performance, as resources are diverted to handle the adware's activities. Moreover, adware can track your browsing habits, collecting data on the websites you visit and the searches you perform, which can then be used to tailor advertisements to your interests. This raises significant privacy concerns, as your personal browsing data may be shared with third parties without your consent.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of an Adware.Superweb.CE infection can vary but commonly include an increase in unwanted advertisements appearing on your screen, new toolbars or extensions in your browser that you did not install, and a general slowdown in your system's performance. You might also notice that your browser's homepage has changed or that you are being redirected to unwanted websites. These symptoms can significantly disrupt your computing experience and indicate the need for immediate action to remove the adware.
How to Remove Adware.Superweb.CE
- Boot your computer in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent Adware.Superweb.CE from loading and to give you a clean environment to work in.
- Perform a full scan of your system using a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to detect and remove all components of the adware.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs that you do not recognize or that were installed around the time your issues began. Be cautious and ensure you are not uninstalling critical system components.
- Reset your web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) to their default settings to remove any changes made by the adware, such as unwanted extensions or altered homepage settings.
- Reboot your computer and perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all traces of Adware.Superweb.CE have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Adware.Superweb.CE from your system requires careful steps to ensure all its components are eliminated. By following the removal guide and maintaining good computing practices, such as regularly scanning your system for malware and being cautious with downloads and email attachments, you can protect your system from future infections. Remember, prevention is key, and staying informed about the latest threats and how to protect against them is crucial in today's digital landscape.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Adware.Superweb.CE |
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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:
1dc033e9808b523743dbb80ca41667c6
SHA1:
26a2762fe7155b46a19ed5ef63920c4968f857da
SHA256:
2F8FDB2711A8B2465DA1EC21A76DDBDCDB964BC0A5B172F76659820885817A2A
File Size:
631.84 KB, 631836 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have security information
- File has exports table
- File has TLS information
- 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 Version | 1.0.6470.5656 |
| Product Version | 1.0.6470.5656 |
File Traits
- dll
- 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: | 2,495 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 98 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 2,259 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 138 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
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\26a2762fe7155b46a19ed5ef63920c4968f857da_0000631836.,LiQMAxHB
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