hdshop

hdshop

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by InstalleRex-WebPick

What is hdshop?

hdshop is software application developed by InstalleRex-WebPick. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 47.62% of installations running this operating system. hdshop's installer is typically 8.00 MB in size and installs around 12 files.

hdshop is most popular in the United States with 74.75% of installations residing in this country.

About hdshop?

This software is an adware browser extension associated with the JustPlug.It platform. It is commonly distributed through the WebPick (InstalleRex) download and install manager, often bundled with various adware offers. The extension functions across multiple browsers and is comprised of several components, including a Windows service, an auto-starting feature, and a browser toolbar/plugin. Its primary purpose is to inject various forms of advertisements, such as banner ads, hyper-text links, and pop-ups, into the user's browsing experience. Furthermore, some iterations of this software may also intercept existing website advertising and insert affiliate codes into links to offer coupons. Users may encounter deceptive advertisements, including those promoting fake updates for popular programs and unwanted pop-up ads. Additionally, the installation of this software typically results in the inclusion of other adware utilities and browser extensions. Please note that specific software details and distribution methods may vary over time. It is important to stay informed about the latest developments and potential security risks associated with this software.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in hdshop.

utils.exe (MD5: 27d714e75dbd9de32393ffbedbf6aca6) has been flagged by 28 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
AhnLab-V3 PUP/Win32.Adware
avast! Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp]
Baidu-International Trojan.Win32.VMDetector.E
Bkav FE HW32.CDB
Dr.Web Trojan.Crossrider.4794
ESET-NOD32 Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AB
K7 AntiVirus Trojan
K7GW Trojan ( 004973ed1 )
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.CrossRider.A
McAfee Artemis!27D714E75DBD
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!27D714E75DBD
Symantec WS.Reputation
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V0319
Lavasoft Ad-Aware Trojan.Generic.11159310
AVG Generic5.APUZ
Bitdefender Trojan.Generic.11159310
Emsisoft Anti-Malware Trojan.Generic.11159310 (B)
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
F-Secure Trojan.Generic.11159310
G Data Trojan.Generic.11159310
IKARUS anti.virus Trojan.SuspectCRC
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Generic.11159310
nProtect Trojan.Generic.11159310
VIPRE Antivirus Crossrider (fs)
NANO AntiVirus Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.cwhmph
Norman Suspicious_Gen4.GBYYM
Sophos AppRider
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Crossrider
hdshop-updater.exe (MD5: 68754894d391aa3d94e8866265b52c6c) has been flagged by 4 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
avast! Win32:Malware-gen
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.HDShop.A
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Crossrider
VIPRE Antivirus Crossrider (fs)
hdshop-firefoxinstaller.exe (MD5: 8c8acd27dacee4c974d1907cb64ce75e) has been flagged by 2 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.HDShop.A
VIPRE Antivirus Crossrider (fs)
hdshop-enabler.exe (MD5: dd8d6f8dec3fda976b0fb811d5fb53f1) has been flagged by 26 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Lavasoft Ad-Aware Trojan.Generic.11159310
avast! Win32:Rootkit-gen [Rtk]
AVG Generic5.APUZ
Baidu-International Adware.Win32.Lyrics.71
Bitdefender Trojan.Generic.11159310
Dr.Web Trojan.Crossrider.950
Emsisoft Anti-Malware Trojan.Generic.11159310 (B)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AC
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
F-Secure Trojan.Generic.11159310
G Data Trojan.Generic.11159310
IKARUS anti.virus Trojan.SuspectCRC
K7 AntiVirus Trojan ( 004984e91 )
K7GW Trojan ( 004984e91 )
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.HDShop.A
McAfee Artemis!DD8D6F8DEC3F
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!DD8D6F8DEC3F
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Generic.11159310
nProtect Trojan.Generic.11159310
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V0308
VIPRE Antivirus Crossrider (fs)
NANO AntiVirus Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.cwhmph
Norman Suspicious_Gen4.GBYYM
Sophos AppRider
Symantec Adware.Crossid
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Crossrider
hdshop-codedownloader.exe (MD5: e78d8f4c7b509616300da9f0a497ffee) has been flagged by 24 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Lavasoft Ad-Aware Trojan.Generic.11160541
AVG Generic5.APUU
Baidu-International Adware.Win32.CrossAd.45
Bitdefender Trojan.Generic.11160541
Dr.Web Trojan.Crossrider.7193
Emsisoft Anti-Malware Trojan.Generic.11160541 (B)
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AA
Fortinet FortiGate Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
F-Secure Trojan.Generic.11160541
G Data Trojan.Generic.11160541
IKARUS anti.virus Trojan.SuspectCRC
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.HDShop.A
McAfee Artemis!E78D8F4C7B50
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!E78D8F4C7B50
MicroWorld-eScan Trojan.Generic.11160541
NANO AntiVirus Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.cwhmph
Norman Suspicious_Gen4.GBYYM
nProtect Trojan.Generic.11160541
VIPRE Antivirus Crossrider (fs)
Sophos AppRider
Symantec Adware.Crossid
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.R092H05D414
avast! Win32:Malware-gen
SUPERAntiSpyware Trojan.Agent/Gen-Crossrider

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:
  • hdshop-updater.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named hdshop-updater.
  • hdshop-firefoxinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named hdshop-firefoxinstaller.
  • hdshop-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named hdshop-enabler.
  • hdshop-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named hdshop-codedownloader.
  • hdshop-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named hdshop-chromeinstaller.

Software Details

URL:
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Support:
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Installation path:
C:\Program Files\hdshop
Uninstaller:
C:\Program Files\hdshop\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Size:
8.00 MB
Language:
English

hdshop Executable Details

Primary executable:
utils.exe
Name:
hdshop
Path:
C:\Program Files\hdshop\utils.exe
MD5:
27d714e75dbd9de32393ffbedbf6aca6
SHA-1:
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SHA-256:
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Files installed by hdshop
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
ab91a7350a5fddcdf0a7b0c60e8e4e71
EXE
utils.exe
Malware
27d714e75dbd9de32393ffbedbf6aca6
XPI
8df659e4b1aaa2cfe5bb222490310e3e
CRX
87f7ac147645a91756460fdabde3041d
EXE
68754894d391aa3d94e8866265b52c6c
EXE
8c8acd27dacee4c974d1907cb64ce75e
EXE
dd8d6f8dec3fda976b0fb811d5fb53f1
EXE
e78d8f4c7b509616300da9f0a497ffee
EXE
196b5a487fb970c3b49fc3c0de51f8fe
DLL
2ff2e982fe45921511b38f004ad2600a