Boxore adware
Posted: July 30, 2012
Threat Metric
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Ranking: | 11,547 |
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Threat Level: | 2/10 |
Infected PCs: | 4,562 |
First Seen: | July 30, 2012 |
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Last Seen: | October 6, 2023 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Boxore adware is an adware application that displays pop-up error messages and ads on the affected PC. Boxore adware infiltrates into the infected computer system via free movies sharing websites. Boxore adware can also drop other malware threats on the corrupted machine. To watch the movies, you will be asked to download either plugin or video player, particularly a free multimedia player called Player Plus. Once you installed the plugin and player, Boxore adware is also installed on your PC. Boxore adware adds a toolbar in your web browser. Boxore adware installs boxore.exe and update.exe services in your computer system. Both .exe services run automatically every time you start your computer. Boxore adware strives to sell videos, music, software, games, and other stuff that normal web user buys online. Boxore adware can redirect your web browser to suspicious websites.
Technical Details
File System Modifications
Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
The following files were created in the system:C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient
File name: C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClientGroup: Malware file
C:\Program Files\Boxore
File name: C:\Program Files\BoxoreGroup: Malware file
C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\boxore.exe
File name: C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\boxore.exeFile type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\rules.dat
File name: C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\rules.datMime Type: unknown/dat
Group: Malware file
C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\index.dat
File name: C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\index.datFile type: Data file
Mime Type: unknown/dat
Group: Malware file
C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\COPYING
File name: C:\Program Files\Boxore\BoxoreClient\COPYINGGroup: Malware file
C:\Program Files\Boxore\SmartDisplay\SmartExtensions\GoogleChrome\SmartDisplayExtension.crx
File name: C:\Program Files\Boxore\SmartDisplay\SmartExtensions\GoogleChrome\SmartDisplayExtension.crxMime Type: unknown/crx
Group: Malware file
Registry Modifications
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Boxore\BoxoreClientHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BoxoreHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Boxore Client"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\Extensions\jeaihkehdlhkocphopopahkfjcfcphef
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