ccleaner_tsv63x7v0.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_tsv63x7v0.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:
04955ee38dc10451b71c3e5c62ca239d

SHA-1:
540c6d83fb812c53c4006842e1558d12cbee7baa

SHA-256:
379a5e695cb8240a9498afce07b3ea534293db24b53cb79275930b875b1e0218

Scanner detections:
9 / 68

Status:
Adware

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

Description:
This is an installer which may bundle legitimate applications with offers for additional 3rd-party applications that may be unwanted by the user. While the installer contains an 'opt-out' feature this is not set be defult and is usually overlooked.

Analysis date:
4/30/2024 4:28:00 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3298

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
v2014.11.07.10

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.dgyrqb
0.28.6.62995

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.S
14.11.7.9

VIPRE Antivirus
Threat.4786236
34232

File size:
630 KB (645,072 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_tsv63x7v0.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:eEkd6i+BLZEtYFIvWUklzgkHjD+zLGRXO6H6UO6Eya/V/BAri:eLdgL6tuSXkXSfL6q13Ae

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...
 
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Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file ccleaner_tsv63x7v0.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/13138669/13159792/?mainofferId=13135235&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.3.31.13158658.01&Language=US-EN

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