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Adware:Win32/Chekua

First posted on 24 April 2019.
Source: Microsoft

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Adware:Win32/Chekua.

Explanation :

Installation

This threat is usually downloaded from an untrusted website. After installation it continues to run in the background.

The malware uses code injection to make it harder to detect and remove. It can inject code into running processes.

Payload Displays ads that you can't control

This program can show you extra ads. These ads can appear:

In your web browser: such as search helpers, hover links, and banner ads. Outside of your web browser: such as pop ups, balloon ads, and toast notifications.

These advertisements would not be shown if this program wasn't installed on your PC.

Connects to a remote host

We have seen this threat connect to a remote host, including: z11.cnzz.com using port 80 z4.cnzz.com using port 80 Malware can connect to a remote host to do any of the following:Check for an Internet connectionDownload and run files (including updates or other malware)Report a new infection to its authorReceive configuration or other dataReceive instructions from a malicious hackerSearch for your PC locationUpload information taken from your PCValidate a digital certificate

This malware description was published using automated analysis of file SHA1 734bf42dcf3a19309bc98adbf7c4b07686b2e2d9.

Last update 24 April 2019

 

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