Thug Tracker
What is Thug Tracker?
Thug Tracker is software application developed by GenTechnologies Apps, LLC. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows XP with nearly 50.00% of installations running this operating system. Thug Tracker's installer is typically 777.00 KB in size and installs around 4 files. The most common release is 2.6.71 with 50.00% of all installations currently using this version.
Thug Tracker is most popular in the United States with 80.00% of installations residing in this country.
About Thug Tracker?
Developed by Injekt LLC (also known as Western Web Applications, LLC), ThugTracker is an adware-supported extension designed to run within the user's web browser and as a background process. Typically bundled by third-party download managers, this adware program may also include potentially unwanted software offers to monetize installs. ThugTracker is intended to deliver advertisements in various formats, such as banners, text hyperlinks, inline text ads, and transitional ads, without the endorsement of the underlying website. These ads can be injected into the header, footer, or replace legitimate ads on web pages. The promotions may include additional software downloads, price comparison links, and search ads. Users may have the option to access further information about an ad by clicking on the "About this Ad" link. Moreover, the ThugTracker installer may bundle additional software offers, primarily related to adware or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). The End User License Agreement (EULA) states that during the installation process, product offers may be displayed to enhance web searching efficiency by providing multiple search locations, additional search fields, home page customization, or new browser tabs. Furthermore, the offers may include general utility widgets for accessing real-time weather data and streaming preferred radio stations.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Thug Tracker.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Avira AntiVir | 7.11.167.34 | Adware/SaMon.a.5 |
| Antiy-AVL | 1.0.0.1 | GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.SaMon |
| AVG | 2015.0.3371 | GenTec |
| Comodo Security | 19186 | ApplicUnwnt |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.0237 | Adware.Plugin.177 |
| ESET-NOD32 | 8.10253 | a variant of MSIL/Adware.PullUpdate.D |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 8/25/2014 | Adware/SaMon |
| IKARUS anti.virus | t3scan.1.7.5.0 | PUA.GTec |
| K7 AntiVirus | 13.183.13043 | Unwanted-Program |
| K7GW | 13.183.13043 | Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 ) |
| Kaspersky | 14.0.0.3352 | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.SaMon |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus | 331020.49267 | Win32.Troj.SaMon.a.(kcloud) |
| Malwarebytes | v2014.08.25.12 | PUP.Optional.MultiExtension.A |
| nProtect | 14.08.13.01 | Trojan-Clicker/W32.SaMon.151192 |
| Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Trojan.Adware.24a |
| Sophos | 4.98 | Generic PUA LK |
| Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Msil.Adware.Pullupdate.Ahyq |
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.thugtrackerapp.com
- Support:
- https://www.thugtrackerapp.com/about.html
- Installation path:
- C:\ProgramData\ThugTracker\
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\ThugTracker\uninstall.exe /kb=y
- Size:
- 777.00 KB
- Language:
- English
Thug Tracker Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- ThugTracker.exe
- Name:
- Thug Tracker
- Path:
- C:\ProgramData\ThugTracker\ThugTracker.exe
- MD5:
- 7e0cc89ed98e5a6a901907903d04abc7
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
566d164125c85962614e6b0e1a5d9bf1 | |
|
EXE
|
6c9898ae6a2f67d0e7b6b537c31e11b4 | |
|
EXE
|
ThugTracker.exe
Adware
|
7e0cc89ed98e5a6a901907903d04abc7 |
|
EXE
|
5e997c95239f8ff0ed98b7f167aa0ac2 |