[Nicholas Coolman]

The programme Solid Savings falls into the category of Advertising Software (Adware).

It can display ads in the form of coupons and banner ads in the form of popups.

These announcements are usually signed with the words “Powered by”, “Brought to you by” or even “Ads by”, followed by the adware name.

This program is classified in the category of advertising software (Adware), from the English "ADS" short for the English Advertissement (Promotional poster). Adware usually installs as a program or browser extension and is loaded every time the system starts. They can launch services, start scheduled tasks, and create shortcuts on your Desktop. All these operations are done with or without your consent according to the terms of its user contract. Once installed, adware can modify certain settings of your browsers such as search pages, the start page or even your "404" error page. Adware can collect your browsing habits and communicate them to a server using the tracking method because it is most often a marketing solution aimed at retaining customers.

While browsing, it generally displays ads in the form of coupons and advertising banners in the form of popups. These ads are generally signed with the words "Powered by", "Brought to you by" or "Ads by", followed by the name of the adware. But some adware exaggerates the size and frequency of displaying ads, which can harm the speed of Internet browsing and the visibility of the content of the pages consulted. Please also note that the advertising publisher may decline any responsibility for the content of the links targeted by its advertisements. Ultimately, the goal of these programs is to make money by driving web traffic to sponsored sites. Some adware is installed via packaged software and are not necessarily wanted by the user and antiviruses generally classify them as Potentially Unwanted Software (LPI/PUP).
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Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.

Main actions:
- It installs an extension program for the Mozilla Firefox (M2) browser,
- It is installed as Browser Helper Object (BHO) of Internet Browser (O2),
- It installs as a program (O42)
– It creates multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- It modifies the Internet search provider (O69),

ZHPDiag overview:
M2 – MFEP: prefs.js [Compaq_Owner – tr46rjmh.default\9518042e-7ad6-4dac-b377-056e28d00c8f@f1cc0a13-4df1-4d66-938f-088db8838882.com] [] Solid Savings v (.215 Apps.)
O2 – BHO: CrossriderApp0026278 – {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211621178}. (.215 Apps – Solid Savings BHO.) — C:\Program Files\Solid Savings\Solid Savings.dll
O42 – Software: Solid Savings – (.215 Apps.) [HKLM] — Solid Savings
[HKCU\Software\Solid Savings]
[HKLM\Software\Solid Savings]
O43 – CFD: 2013-04-25 – 15:22:56 – [0,010] —-DC:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Solid Savings
O43 – CFD: 2013-03-17 – 18:33:02 – [3,908] —-DC:\Program Files\Solid Savings
O69 – SBI: prefs.js [Compaq_Owner – tr46rjmh.default] user_pref(“extensions.crossriderapp4479.4479.description”, “Save big with Giant Savings! Coupons display instantly while you're sh[…]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211621178}]
[HKLM\Software\Classes\CLSID\11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211621178}]
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211621178}]
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Settings\11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211621178}]
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Solid Savings]
[HKLM\Software\Solid Savings]
[HKCU\Software\Solid Savings]
C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Local\Solid Savings
C:\Program Files\Solid Savings
C:\Program Files\Solid Savings\Solid Savings.dll

Software developed by the company 215 Apps:
RewardsArcade (PUP.RewardsArcade)
RewardsArcadeSuite (PUP.RewardsArcade)
Supreme Savings (PUP.RewardsArcade)
Solid Savings (PUP.SolidSavings)
SpecialSavings (PUP.SpecialSavings)
Tiger Savings (PUP.SpecialSavings)
Vid-Saver (Adware.VidSaver)
Deals Plugin (Adware.DealsPlugin)
Deals Plugin Extension (Adware.DealsPlugin)
Savings Addon (Adware.SavingsAddon)
Savings Explorer (PUP.SavingsExplorer)
Savings Avenger (PUP.MultiSavings)

A.k.a :
AdWare.Win32.CouponCompanion [IKARUS anti.virus]
Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.A [ESET-NOD32]
PUP.RewardsArcade
Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.AMN [Emsisoft Anti-Malware]

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