Adware.LyricsSpeaker

Posted: December 9, 2013

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Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	19,095

First Seen:	December 9, 2013
Last Seen:	August 20, 2024
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

LyricsSpeaker offers lyrics-based Web-browsing features for assisting with music video sing-a-longs, but also makes other changes to your browser: ones that are intended to load third party advertisements. Since malware researchers consider adware to be a needless security risk, LyricsSpeaker normally should be considered a program to be removed as soon as possible. While you may find some use for LyricsSpeaker's marketed functionality, its ability to subject your PC to phishing attacks and a range of different threats makes it unwise to keep as a permanent fixture of your Web browser.

LyricsSpeaker: The Add-on that Speaks for Advertisers

LyricsSpeaker is an adware product that resides in an oft-overused niche: that of the lyrics add-on. Although LyricsSpeaker does include features that may improve your experiences with streaming music videos, these features usually may be found in any other applications, or in some cases, in the website, itself, without needing to experience LyricsSpeaker's down sides. As for its drawbacks, LyricsSpeaker also attempts to generate revenue for its developers by loading advertisements into your browser. These advertisements can't be disabled, may ignore your advertisement-blocking settings and are likely to harm your browser's performance (such as by increasing the time it takes to load a site).

These typical adware modifications may endanger your browser, your overall PC or even your personal information through common advertisement-based attacks and PC threats. Some of the most noteworthy of these, as noted by malware experts, consist of:

Fake contests, surveys or other excuses for gathering your confidential information. This information may be stolen in phishing attacks and used for fraud. On the other hand, you may 'only' be signed up for a premium service (a particularly common fate for mobile phone users).
Fraudulent system warnings and scans which, besides misleading you about your PC's health, also may attempt to install fraudulent system cleaners or security products.
Non-consensual attacks that exploit software vulnerabilities for installing threats onto your PC.

Closing the Gaping Mouth of the Add-on without Anything Good to Say

LyricsSpeaker advertisements aren't guaranteed to be unsafe – which is why malware experts have rated LyricsSpeaker as a PUP, instead of as a threat. Even so, most adware programs result in security compromises sooner or later; minimizing your exposure to non-beneficial third party advertisements is a smart baseline for your Web-browsing environment. Deleting LyricsSpeaker, like other adware, can be assured most simply by using an anti-adware or anti-malware program that has a history of success against similar PC threats.

Because LyricsSpeaker's distribution methods have yet to come to light, defending your browser from an unwanted LyricsSpeaker installer requires general anti-adware tactics. Software sites with histories for adware distribution, naturally, may be avoided, but you also may want to consider scanning files before launching them. Reading terms of use agreements and privacy policies also can provide some clues as to the true nature of adware programs like LyricsSpeaker.

Aliases

Generic5.AGMT [AVG]Adware/AddLyrics [Fortinet]Adware:Win32/AddLyrics [Microsoft]Generic Malware [Panda]Generic PUA OO [Sophos]Adware/AddLyrics.A.440 [AntiVir]Application.Win32.AddLyrics.A [Comodo]Win32:AddLyrics-AS [PUP] [Avast]Adware.BL [Symantec]Adware-AddLyrics!18635123D9B1 [McAfee]Trojan.AddLyrics.c [CAT-QuickHeal]Skodna.Generic_r.GP [AVG]Riskware/AddLyrics [Fortinet]Win32.SuspectCrc [Ikarus]PUP-FDG!4564CCCEFE4F [McAfee-GW-Edition]
More aliases (32)

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:

%PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker\120.dll

File name: 120.dll
Size: 185.85 KB (185856 bytes)
MD5: b13cc5a811ea238f8ec65ba61b73be42
Detection count: 775
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 17, 2013

%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\LyricsSpeaker\LyricsUpd.exe

File name: LyricsUpd.exe
Size: 234.49 KB (234496 bytes)
MD5: 18635123d9b186f82fd6e380f2761019
Detection count: 569
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\LyricsSpeaker
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 17, 2013

%PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker\128.dll

File name: 128.dll
Size: 137.21 KB (137216 bytes)
MD5: 429b34d31564252a931891b5b212d39c
Detection count: 124
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 17, 2013

%PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker\125.dll

File name: 125.dll
Size: 137.72 KB (137728 bytes)
MD5: d54400c5f7a46167cfc0baa0b0199e73
Detection count: 96
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 17, 2013

%PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker\131.dll

File name: 131.dll
Size: 145.92 KB (145920 bytes)
MD5: 3f24999026e4a514cb7cf43071142b5c
Detection count: 5
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\LyricsSpeaker
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 17, 2013

More files

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110311911120}SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\LyricsSpeaker-bg.exeSOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\LyricsSpeaker-bg.exe

Additional Information

The following directories were created:

%LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\dbbdoobcbcpaiedjpmekaafilgaokgpm%ProgramFiles%\LyricsSpeaker%ProgramFiles(x86)%\LyricsSpeaker