Advisory | Malware Intelligence |
Malware Type | Adware |
Target | Mac Platforms |
AnalyticParameter is an adware application that masquerades as a search extension. It targets Mac system users by hijacking their browsers. The adware was spotted in October 2020. It infects via installation setups of fake programs using the deceptive technique of pre-packing regular software with malicious ones. After infection, the system becomes slower than normal, the victim sees unwanted pop-up ads, and are redirected to dubious websites.
The carriers of this adware are usually deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers, fake Flash Player installers, and torrent file downloads. It promotes d2sri[.]com on Safari browsers and search[.]locatorunit[.]com on Google Chrome browsers. Similar to other adware, these browser hijackers spy on users’ browsing activities and may even record their logs. And since AnalyticParameter is distributed via malicious methods, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). One of most popular techniques used to distribute PUA is via fake Adobe Flash Player updaters. Adware delivers pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, and other intrusive advertisements.
1. Promoted URLs-
2. Filename
3. MD5- 31daae9c5906dd66e5d5b79e7c72f1b9
4. SHA1- 141c7255d45e481e258fb888c996823f9cd2ce81
5. SHA256- 36435560443fd4f364ba79dbea4627aa16b4d2fbfe5542a70c24d0ce0a631bc2