ccleaner_tsv53820v.exe

ClientConnect LTD

The file belongs to the ClientConnect (Conduit/Perion) platform, a utility that bundles and monetizes search toolbars and browser add-ons. The application ccleaner_tsv53820v.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 9 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. The installer is marketed through download protals and search ads as the free Piriform CCleaner but will also install additional software offers which include adware, PUPs and browser toolbars.
Publisher:
ClientConnect LTD  (signed and verified)

MD5:
ced8bce93786f28d7892961ebb65b7ae

SHA-1:
44d187de2bcb66b50f863af5edd10debaf7ba686

SHA-256:
5a5ed7e341ae4e34a5900f102c2f46ed239d545c9f233882deabeb77e1665f4f

Scanner detections:
9 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Bundles the Conduit Toolbar and/or Conduit Search Protect.

Description:
This 'download manager' is also considered bundleware, a utility designed to download software (possibly legitimate or opensource) and bundle it with a number of optional offers including ad-supported utilities, toolbars, shopping comparison tools and browser extensions.

Analysis date:
4/30/2024 12:33:40 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3297

Baidu Antivirus
PUA.Win32.ClientConnect
4.0.3.14117

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.05190

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect.A potentially unwanted application
7.0.302.0

IKARUS anti.virus
PUA.Toolbar.Conduit
t3scan.1.8.3.0

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.11.07.08

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.dgyrqb
0.28.6.62995

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.S
14.11.7.20

VIPRE Antivirus
Threat.4786236
34232

File size:
629.6 KB (644,736 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Perion Download Manager (using Nullsoft Install System)

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\ccleaner_tsv53820v.exe

Digital Signature
Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 10:00:00 PM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 9:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=AB Test B, O=ClientConnect LTD, L=Ness Ziona, S=Israel, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA, OU=Terms of use at https://www.verisign.com/rpa (c)10, OU=VeriSign Trust Network, O="VeriSign, Inc.", C=US

Serial number:
64159E29A8BF4BAC3C6280CA88B62F25

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 4:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:oEkA4GAItglf8B1VcvcL11ayiG3Ffb5j4dVKz95mn7C8JY:oLA4GAItU8B1UG/53Fj5jwKBe+n

Entry address:
0x39E3

Entry point:
81, EC, D4, 02, 00, 00, 53, 55, 56, 57, 6A, 20, 33, ED, 5E, 89, 6C, 24, 18, C7, 44, 24, 10, D8, 91, 40, 00, 89, 6C, 24, 14, FF, 15, 30, 80, 40, 00, 68, 01, 80, 00, 00, FF, 15, B8, 80, 40, 00, 55, FF, 15, C0, 82, 40, 00, 6A, 08, A3, B8, 2E, 47, 00, E8, 37, 2A, 00, 00, 55, 68, B4, 02, 00, 00, A3, D0, 2D, 47, 00, 8D, 44, 24, 38, 50, 55, 68, 1C, 93, 40, 00, FF, 15, 84, 81, 40, 00, 68, 04, 93, 40, 00, 68, C0, AD, 46, 00, E8, 19, 27, 00, 00, FF, 15, B4, 80, 40, 00, 50, BF, A0, 30, 4C, 00, 57, E8, 07, 27, 00, 00...
 
[+]

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file ccleaner_tsv53820v.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

The executing file has been seen to make the following network communication in live environments.

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to cms.dmccint.com  (23.67.242.80:80)

 
http://cms.dmccint.com/DynamicOffer/13170381/13191504/?mainofferId=13166947&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.3.31.13190370.01&Language=US-EN

Remove ccleaner_tsv53820v.exe - Powered by Reason Core Security