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Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO (file analysis)

Published Apr 19, 2024 Adware category 3 min read
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What to verify before removal

This adware entry is most useful when Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO (file analysis) appears after a software bundle, browser extension install, or unwanted system utility. Treat it as moderate risk until you confirm whether the alert is tied to browser settings, scheduled tasks, or a persistent updater.

Start by comparing the local file name with 5C09165A79CF02511312.mlw, then review the behavior notes for bundled installers, browser policy changes, notification abuse, and unwanted startup entries. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.

Observed file
5C09165A79CF02511312.mlw
  • Compare the suspicious file name with 5C09165A79CF02511312.mlw.
  • Confirm the detection name matches Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO (file analysis) before removing related files.
  • Review the report for bundled installers, browser policy changes, notification abuse, and unwanted startup entries so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
  • Remove the unwanted app, reset affected browser settings, and check extensions before reconnecting accounts.

The Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO virus can do?

  • Sample contains Overlay data
  • Reads data out of its own binary image
  • Drops a binary and executes it
  • The binary contains an unknown PE section name indicative of packing
  • Authenticode signature is invalid
  • Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO?



File Info:

name: 5C09165A79CF02511312.mlw
path: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/60cc380f66a9ab75cbe70434a63961e58bcfc5e76413d4d55ddd658961261f79
crc32: 0B738466
md5: 5c09165a79cf02511312cb70743d6da5
sha1: 62b8bb51d56b6dbf79e39242b00cb6a236b83b07
sha256: 60cc380f66a9ab75cbe70434a63961e58bcfc5e76413d4d55ddd658961261f79
sha512: 27e8e5d82d69c0a42e80d1afba32370a9416d11b8fb1eb7edc3f7551344a220a208b9b054c5df61c553f4e0c832d0b2206d7913e0628e056e527e26e110106b3
ssdeep: 24576:h1OYdaOD5huUlZR6/wKfQFrzpheoPjhgXOfRBmFs:h1OsBZU/wKyr3e4OCB1
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
tlsh: T1E1557D21F6E28075D0B680348EBE9A67B57878310F705AC7B3C44A5E2F757C0EA35B66
sha3_384: de0fb071b9c15c8a8956d27ffa8c811a081456f87d7b68cbf56825ff54f7745280fcd0e8f3d93c5a9aeb4552c41d464f
ep_bytes: 558bec6aff68e0b94100682c4a410064
timestamp: 2010-11-18 16:27:35


Version Info:

CompanyName: Igor Pavlov
FileDescription: 7z Setup SFX
FileVersion: 9.20
InternalName: 7zS.sfx
LegalCopyright: Copyright (c) 1999-2010 Igor Pavlov
OriginalFilename: 7zS.sfx.exe
ProductName: 7-Zip
ProductVersion: 9.20
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO also known as:

Bkav W32.AIDetectMalware
AVG JS:Browsermodifier-B [Trj]
Elastic malicious (high confidence)
MicroWorld-eScan Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO
FireEye Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO
CAT-QuickHeal Win32.Megasearch.A
Skyhigh BehavesLike.Win32.PUP.th
McAfee Adware-FFN
Malwarebytes Generic.Malware.AI.DDS
Sangfor Suspicious.Win32.Save.ins
K7AntiVirus Unwanted-Program ( 0040fa331 )
Alibaba AdWare:Win32/MegaSearch.836ef64d
K7GW Unwanted-Program ( 0040fa331 )
Baidu Win32.Adware.JS.a
VirIT Adware.Win32.ShoppingChip.C
Symantec Adware.Browext
tehtris Generic.Malware
ESET-NOD32 multiple detections
Cynet Malicious (score: 100)
APEX Malicious
ClamAV Win.Trojan.Generic-9941474-0
Kaspersky not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MegaSearch.am
BitDefender Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO
NANO-Antivirus Riskware.Script.Plugin.cqxkvi
Avast JS:Browsermodifier-B [Trj]
Tencent Win32.AdWare.Megasearch.Mgil
Emsisoft Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO (B)
F-Secure Adware.ADWARE/Multiplug.PU
DrWeb Trojan.Crossrider.35
VIPRE Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO
TrendMicro ADW_MULTIPLUG
Trapmine malicious.high.ml.score
Sophos Generic Reputation PUA (PUA)
Ikarus PUA.Monetizer.Gen7
Jiangmin AdWare/MultiPlug.bh
Varist MegaSearch.A.gen
Avira JS/MPlug.PR
Antiy-AVL GrayWare[AdWare]/Win64.MultiPlug
Kingsoft malware.kb.a.914
Microsoft BrowserModifier:Win32/Diplugem
Xcitium Application.Win32.Multiplug.PU@6lh3rv
Arcabit Adware.MultiPlug.AO
ViRobot Adware.Multiplug.1363841
ZoneAlarm not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MegaSearch.am
GData Win32.Application.MegaSearch.G
Google Detected
AhnLab-V3 Adware/Win32.MegaSearch.C185388
ALYac Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO
MAX malware (ai score=99)
VBA32 Adware.MultiPlug
Cylance unsafe
Panda Trj/CI.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall ADW_MULTIPLUG
Rising Adware.MultiPlug/JS!1.A115 (CLASSIC)
Yandex PUA.Agent!oLP4FA1o/W4
SentinelOne Static AI – Malicious SFX
MaxSecure Adware.JS.MultiPlug.P
Fortinet Adware/Megasearch
DeepInstinct MALICIOUS

How to remove Dropped:Adware.MultiPlug.AO?

Recommended second-opinion scan

Verify the infection before changing system settings

Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware
  • Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
  • Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
  • “Move to quarantine” all items.
  • Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
  • Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
  • Restart your computer.