Filetour

Category: pua · Aliases: None known · Sample count (EMBER 2018): 3,238 · Enrichment: hand-curated · Updated: 2026-05-27

Overview

FileTour is an adware and download-manager family that bundles unwanted software with downloads from third-party software portals. It is typically classified as PUA and arrives during the installation of free software from non-official sources. FileTour modifies browser settings, displays ads, and can install additional bundled components.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Filetour?

FileTour is an adware and download-manager family that bundles unwanted software with downloads from third-party software portals. It is typically classified as PUA and arrives during the installation of free software from non-official sources. FileTour modifies browser settings, displays ads, and can install additional bundled components.

How does Filetour spread?

FileTour is a PUA bundler distributed through fake video player downloads, cracked software sites, and misleading ad networks.

What are the signs of a Filetour infection?

Multiple unwanted programs installed simultaneously, browser settings changed without permission, and PUA detections referencing FileTour are common indicators.

What should I do if I think I have Filetour on my system?

If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.

Need help with an active incident? If you suspect this malware on your system, do not attempt manual removal. Contact SystemHelpdesk expert MSP support at 855-783-7555 for professional incident response guidance.

Machine-readable

Get this profile as JSON: https://jordanricky1604-ship-it.github.io/malware-families-catalog/api/filetour.json

About this catalog

This profile is part of the Malware Families Catalog, a public dataset of 2,899 malware families extracted from the EMBER 2018 benchmark. The catalog is also published on Hugging Face and Kaggle.