SmartWeb
What is SmartWeb?
SmartWeb is software application developed by SoftBrain Technologies Ltd.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 51.57% of installations running this operating system. SmartWeb's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 5 files. The most common release is 8.0.9 with 69.54% of all installations currently using this version.
SmartWeb is most popular in the United States with 49.93% of installations residing in this country.
SmartWeb adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.
About SmartWeb?
As per the End User License Agreement (EULA), the software service delivers content to users through ad networks such as Commission Junction, LinkShare, Google Affiliate Network, and other Web advertising partners. SmartWeb is designed to search the internet for alternative offers for a specific product of interest to the user. Additionally, it locates and displays coupons to help users save money on potential purchases. It is important to note that while the software cannot guarantee the lowest prices, it strives to identify the best prices and deals available online. These offers and coupons are automatically displayed in the bottom right corner of the interface, requiring no action from the user.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in SmartWeb.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 536 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| Agnitum Outpost | 7.1.1 | PUA.Agent |
| ALYac | 1.0.1.4 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| Antiy-AVL | 1.0.0.1 | GrayWare[AdWare]/Win32.Agent.hpot |
| Arcabit | 1.0.0.425 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| avast! | 2014.9-150817 | Win32:PUP-gen [PUP] |
| AVG | 2016.0.3014 | Generic6 |
| Avira | 8.3.1.6 | ADWARE/Pricegong.270368.1 |
| AVware | 1.5.0.21 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| Baidu-International | 4.0.3.15817 | PUA.Win32.PriceGong.C |
| Bitdefender | 1.0.20.1145 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| Bkav FE | 1.3.0.6379 | W32.HfsAdware |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.0229 | Adware.Shopper.859 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 8.15.08.17.01 | Adware.PriceGong |
| ESET-NOD32 | 9.11791 | Win32/Adware.ConvertAd.RC |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 8/17/2015 | Riskware/PriceGong |
| F-Secure | 11.2015-17-08_2 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| G Data | 15.8.25 | Adware.PriceGong |
| IKARUS anti.virus | t3scan.1.9.5.0 | PUA.PriceGong |
| Jiangmin | KV150817 | AdWare/PriceGong.b |
| K7 AntiVirus | 13.205.16251 | Riskware |
| K7GW | 13.205.16251 | Riskware ( 0040eff71 ) |
| Kaspersky | 14.0.0.1567 | not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PriceGong |
| Malwarebytes | v2015.08.17.01 | PUP.Optional.SmartWeb.A |
| McAfee | 5600.6670 | Artemis!2F5685D40FAF |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | 7.6670 | Artemis |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 16.0.0.687 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.30.24.2086 | Riskware.Win32.Agent.dqjsxh |
| nProtect | 15.06.15.01 | Adware.PriceGong.C |
| Panda Antivirus | 15.08.17.01 | Trj/CI.A |
| Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Trojan.Win32.YY.Gen.0 |
| Trend Micro | 10.465.17 | PUA_PriceGong |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.229 | PUA_PriceGong |
| Vba32 AntiVirus | 3.12.26.4 | Adware.PriceGong |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 41168 | Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
| ViRobot | 2014.3.20.0 | Adware.SmartWeb.270368[h] |
Software Behaviors
- Scheduled tasks:
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- SmartWebHelper.exe is scheduled as a task named 'SmartWeb Upgrade Trigger Task' (runs daily at 12:05 PM).
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.smart-web.me
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\users\user\appdata\local\smartweb
- Uninstaller:
- C:\users\user\appdata\Local\SmartWeb\uninst.exe
- Size:
- 1.00 MB
- Language:
- English
SmartWeb Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- SmartWebHelper.exe
- Name:
- SmartWeb
- Path:
- C:\users\user\appdata\local\smartweb\SmartWebHelper.exe
- MD5:
- 2f5685d40faf379a39b6e43ef55dbb64
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –