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BlockkUTubeAd

What is BlockkUTubeAd?

This is a JustPlug.It web browser extension that is delivered via the WebPick InstalleRex download and install manager. In addition to be included with various
adware offer bundles, the JustPlug.It cross browser extension runs with multiple parts including a Windows service, an auto-starting component and the
browser toolbar/plugin which is designed to inject advertisements in the browser in form of banner ads, hyper-text links and popups. In addition, some
version might hijack existing advertising on web sites as well as inject affiliate codes in links as coupon offers. During installation, the program will
install itself in a folder with a random name in Program Files or ProgramData and each of the included files will also have a shared random generated name.
The Windows Service that is installed runs with full administrator rights under the Services control app and connects to a remote server
(toolkitsetbest.info, getapplicationmy.info) for updates as well as creates a server that listens for TCP network requests locally.

The advertisements that are displayed in the browser could include deceptive malvertising ads for 'required' updates of known common programs as well as
unwanted pop-ups advertisements. If downloaded these programs install a number of bundled adware utilities and additional browser extensions. Additionally
components of the program will modify the browser's default security levels.

A number of the versions may include a setup file signed by WEB PICK - INTERNET HOLDINGS LTD (this is the partner installer/distributor).

Overview

It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. The main program executable is 5.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 3 files and is usually about 1.34 MB (1,406,293 bytes).
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Loads into the web browser
  • Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
  • Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
  • The wisdom of the crowd agrees, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in BlockkUTubeAd.
5.dll (7e35a3fb78315473f39b4e60be95eb6e) has been flagged by the following 16 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
AhnLab-V3 N Adware/Win32.Graftor
Avira AntiVir 7.11.137.146 ADWARE/Adware.Gen
AVG 2015.0.3496 Generic_r
Baidu-International 4.0.3.14422 Adware.Win32.MultiPlug.N
Comodo Security 17948 ApplicUnwnt.Win32.InstallRex.ALC
ESET-NOD32 8.9555 a variant of Win32/AdWare.MultiPlug.N
G Data 14.4.24 Win32.Trojan.Multiplug
IKARUS anti.virus t3scan.2.2.29 not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MegaSearch
Malwarebytes v2014.04.22.01 PUP.Optional.MultiPlug.A
McAfee 5600.7152 Adware-FHP
McAfee-GW-Edition 7.7152 Adware-FHP
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Malware.QVM30.Gen
Rising Antivirus 23.00.65.14420 PE:Malware.Adware!6.1293
Sophos 4.98 MultiPlug
SUPERAntiSpyware 10650 Adware.Multiplug/Variant
VIPRE Antivirus 27498 JustPlugIt (fs)
       View all 16 all detections
BlockkUTubeAd has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.

Program detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: BloockUaTTuubeAd
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\blockkutubead
Uninstaller: "C:\ProgramData\BlockkUTubeAd\5.exe" /s /n /C:"ExecuteCommands;UninstallCommands" ""
Estimated size: 1.34 MB

Program filesFiles installed by BlockkUTubeAd

Program executable:5.exe
Path:C:\ProgramData\blockkutubead\5.exe
MD5:b83b2b2cc22246fd60df41d97161bc8c
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) 5.dll
  • 5.x64.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • 5.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'BlockkUTubeAd' with the class of {7C764431-9DD3-8BC0-C23D-C762304BF7CD}.

How do I remove BlockkUTubeAd?

You can uninstall BlockkUTubeAd from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program BlockkUTubeAd, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove BlockkUTubeAd.
  4. If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by BlockkUTubeAd you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 79%
Keep it 21%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
100.00%
United States

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

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