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MapsVoyage

Posted: November 13, 2017

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 141
First Seen: October 14, 2020
Last Seen: October 28, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

MapsVoyage is a browser add-on, which offers to provide its users with local maps, driving and routing instructions, as well as current road condition details. While this functionality might sound useful, the terms of service (ToS) agreement listed on MapsVoyage's official website shows several worrisome points:

  • The extension requires permission to display in-text, pop-up/under, shopping, traditional, and banner advertisements.
  • The extension will include a toolbar in all active browser tabs.
  • The extension can't be used without the user's permission to receive MapsVoyage's advertisements.

Although the extension does mention that it is not unsafe, it is clear that the side activities it wants to perform on the user's computer are not user-friendly. The advertisements may contain unfiltered contents, which means that they might lead users to offers, sites, and services which questionable reputation. Although the services that MapsVoyage provides do work as expected, a quick check shows that the driving instructions, maps, and other data that MapsVoyage offers are not hosted by the extension's publisher. Instead, the add-on simply hosts content taken from 3rd-party map services and websites. This means that users can get access to the same functionality by simply using mapping services that don't demand the installation of 3rd-party software like MapsVoyage.

This extension appears to function as adware, and we advise our readers not to use it since it is likely to diminish their browsing experience. However, MapsVoyage is not harmful so that if you are not bothered by the advertisements it displays, then you will not be in any trouble if you opt to continue using the MapsVoyage's features. However, if you'd like to get rid of the MapsVoyage's intrusive advertisements, then we advise you to take care of the MapsVoyage's removal as soon as possible – either manually or with the assistance of a fitting PC security tool.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:



%SYSTEMDRIVE%\Users\<username>\Desktop\Noriben-master\asas.exe File name: asas.exe
Size: 2.61 MB (2617120 bytes)
MD5: 86d7d913ad6ac373cb0db9736a808249
Detection count: 103
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %SYSTEMDRIVE%\Users\<username>\Desktop\Noriben-master\asas.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: September 14, 2023
C:\Program Files (x86)\PCMate Free Privacy Cleaner\PCMateFreePrivacyCleaner.exe File name: PCMateFreePrivacyCleaner.exe
Size: 757.24 KB (757248 bytes)
MD5: 20144ae9176a74e7a57b2eec46341707
Detection count: 72
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\PCMate Free Privacy Cleaner
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 25, 2023
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