Adware:W32/WebRebates

Classification

Summary

This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it may block the file from running, move it to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or ask you to select an action.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

This is a family description for the Adware:W32/WebRebates adware family. There are multiple variants in this family.

This adware may be distributed bundled with other application. It may also be silently downloaded onto the system when an unsuspecting user browses a malicious website.

Installation

During installation, the adware creates the following files:

%Program Files%\Ebates_MoeMoneyMaker\
%Temp%\jkill.exe
%Temp%\djebmm350.exe

It also creates the following registry entries to ensure its automatic execution every time the system starts:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run& EbatesMoeMoneyMaker0 = "%Program Files%\Ebates_MoeMoneyMaker\EbatesMoeMoneyMaker0.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce djebmm350.exe = "%Temp%\djebmm350.exe"

Removal

This adware includes an uninstallation functionality and is listed as "Ebates Moe Money Maker" in the Add/Remove Applications menu in Control Panel.

Registry Modifications

Creates these keys:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt\Ebates
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\{6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\unebmm350