Adware.SavingsCool

Short bio

Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST is Malwarebytes’ detection name for an adware targeting Windows systems.

Symptoms

Users of affected systems may notice an entry in the list of installed programs and features.

Adware.SavingsCool entry in installed programs and features

Type and source of infection

Adware.SavingsCool usually comes in bundlers. Once executed, it inserts advertisements on sites the user visits.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from Adware.SavingsCool by using real-time protection.

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.SavingsCool

Remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.SavingsCool without further user interaction.

1. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
2. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
3. Then click Finish.
4. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
5. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
6. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
7. Restart your computer when prompted to do so.

For some variants of Adware.SavingsCool, it may be beneficial to read our guide to restore your browser.

Malwarebytes removal log

A Malwarebytes log of removal will look similar to this:

Malwarebytes
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-Log Details-
Scan Date: 5/24/17
Scan Time: 8:59 AM
Log File: mbamSavingsCool.txt
Administrator: Yes

-Software Information-
Version: 3.1.2.1733
Components Version: 1.0.122
Update Package Version: 1.0.2009
License: Premium

-System Information-
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: {computername}\{username}

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 332294
Threats Detected: 12
Threats Quarantined: 12
Time Elapsed: 1 min, 22 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

-Scan Details-
Process: 1
Adware.GorillaPrice, C:\PROGRAMDATA\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\NETWORKCACHEMANAGER\NTCACHE.EXE, Quarantined, [1652], [401367],1.0.2009

Module: 1
Adware.GorillaPrice, C:\PROGRAMDATA\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\NETWORKCACHEMANAGER\NTCACHE.EXE, Quarantined, [1652], [401367],1.0.2009

Registry Key: 3
Adware.GorillaPrice, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\ntcache, Delete-on-Reboot, [1652], [401367],1.0.2009
Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST, HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432NODE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\SavingsCool, Delete-on-Reboot, [970], [351594],1.0.2009
Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST, HKLM\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\SERVICES\NLASVC\PARAMETERS\INTERNET\MANUALPROXIES, Delete-on-Reboot, [970], [-1],0.0.0

Registry Value: 4
Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST, HKU\S-1-5-18\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS|PROXYENABLE, Delete-on-Reboot, [970], [-1],0.0.0
Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS|PROXYENABLE, Delete-on-Reboot, [970], [-1],0.0.0
Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS|PROXYENABLE, Delete-on-Reboot, [970], [-1],0.0.0
Adware.SavingsCool.PrxySvrRST, HKU\.DEFAULT\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\INTERNET SETTINGS|PROXYENABLE, Delete-on-Reboot, [970], [-1],0.0.0

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 0
(No malicious items detected)

File: 3
Adware.GorillaPrice, C:\PROGRAMDATA\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\NETWORKCACHEMANAGER\NTCACHE.EXE, Delete-on-Reboot, [1652], [401367],1.0.2009
Adware.GorillaPrice, C:\USERS\{username}\DESKTOP\NTCACHE.EXE, Delete-on-Reboot, [1652], [401367],1.0.2009
Adware.GorillaPrice, C:\USERS\{username}\DESKTOP\NSIS.EXE, Delete-on-Reboot, [1652], [401367],1.0.2009

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)


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