Win32/DomaIQ

Posted: June 24, 2013

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Ranking:	3,196
Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	40,195

First Seen:	June 24, 2013
Last Seen:	October 16, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Win32/DomaIQ or Adware.DomaIQ is an adware program that creates pop-up advertisements for your default browser. Because the DomaIQ advertising company provides monetary compensation for installations of its software, criminals appear to be exploiting this policy for financial gain by distributing Win32/DomaIQ disguised as various legitimate applications, such as Adobe's Flash. Avoiding a Win32/DomaIQ infection by avoiding suspicious software downloads always should be used as a first line of defense, but if you need a backup plan to deal with Win32/DomaIQ infections, SpywareRemove.com malware experts can suggest any suitable anti-malware product for deleting Win32/DomaIQ and the advertising-promoting browser changes that Win32/DomaIQ causes.

Win32/DomaIQ: Advertisements with Your Updates, Ma'am?

Functions-wise, Win32/DomaIQ is unimpressive and offers only a series of browser pop-up advertisements without any benefits to the PC user that would counteract this downside. What makes Win32/DomaIQ a bit more unique than typical adware software lies in its installation method, which uses disguises that make Win32/DomaIQ's installer look like an updater for a legitimate application. Flash appears to be the most prominent disguise for Win32/DomaIQ, but SpywareRemove.com malware experts warn that Win32/DomaIQ also may disguise itself as a JavaScript updater or some other form of software update that's widely in use.

Besides this deceptive way of gaining entrance to your computer, Win32/DomaIQ may be installed by various Trojans. Conduit Toolbars like Vuze Toolbar have been tied to various Win32/DomaIQ infections. In this case, Win32/DomaIQ doesn't require you to download and install Win32/DomaIQ intentionally, and most likely is the least of your problems – considering the Windows-blocking symptoms and other problems SpywareRemove.com malware experts often associate with ransomware-based PC threats.

Making Win32/DomaIQ Pop-ups Pop Right Back Down

Because Win32/DomaIQ has been seen in the presence of multiple PC threats, including some high-level ones, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers heartily recommend using powerful anti-malware software to disinfect any Win32/DomaIQ-infected PC. Removing Win32/DomaIQ by any other means may allow related PC threats to continue attacking your computer, even if their symptoms are not as obvious as Win32/DomaIQ's pop-up advertisements.

Like all types of malware that prey on the trust of casual Web surfers, Win32/DomaIQ infections are best defeated by preventing them from gaining a foothold through fake software updates and similar means. If you stick to updating Flash and other programs from official sources and official sources only, the biggest source of a Win32/DomaIQ infection will be shut down and you can consider your PC most likely to be advertisement-free for the foreseeable future.

As a last note, SpywareRemove.com malware experts also warn that some installers for Win32/DomaIQ have been known to offer fake opt-out options during the installation process. These fake opt-outs will pretend to allow you to deselect Win32/DomaIQ, but will continue to install Win32/DomaIQ regardless of what you choose – further cementing Win32/DomaIQ as a malicious program, rather than just a misguided browser add-on.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:

%SYSTEMDRIVE%\GL-pc\Drev F\Program Files (x86)\Uninstaller\Uninstall.exe

File name: Uninstall.exe
Size: 47.4 KB (47408 bytes)
MD5: 1947b2941f4821597aac4530f8189bcf
Detection count: 7,783
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %SYSTEMDRIVE%\GL-pc\Drev F\Program Files (x86)\Uninstaller\Uninstall.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: September 9, 2023

%PROGRAMFILES%\DomaIQ Uninstaller\DomaIQUninstall.exe

File name: DomaIQUninstall.exe
Size: 42.49 KB (42496 bytes)
MD5: 654346cd897da5f2f0a38b41cae497e1
Detection count: 4,057
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\DomaIQ Uninstaller\DomaIQUninstall.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: September 28, 2023

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp\DIQM\Drivers__Genius_Webcam_Look_312P_Windows_2000_XP_Vista_rcer_ebcam_Look_312P__104\DomaIQ10.exe

File name: DomaIQ10.exe
Size: 239.61 KB (239616 bytes)
MD5: 0831f76c23c8e8addddca3584242a0ea
Detection count: 663
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp\DIQM\Drivers__Genius_Webcam_Look_312P_Windows_2000_XP_Vista_rcer_ebcam_Look_312P__104\DomaIQ10.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: March 23, 2022

C:\Program Files\DomaIQ Uninstaller\DomaIQUninstall.exe

File name: DomaIQUninstall.exe
Size: 42.49 KB (42496 bytes)
MD5: 5ec4ef0eefa59c73dcf0ef7f3e3f144b
Detection count: 478
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: C:\Program Files\DomaIQ Uninstaller\DomaIQUninstall.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: February 17, 2023

C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp\DIQ\Player_151\DomaIQ10.exe

File name: DomaIQ10.exe
Size: 346.62 KB (346624 bytes)
MD5: 861382e6f15f4f9da374b33df9ffb4f4
Detection count: 351
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp\DIQ\Player_151\DomaIQ10.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 12, 2022