home

CodecPerformerSetup.exe

R2D2 Tech Software LLC

This is the Performersoft setup installer. The application CodecPerformerSetup.exe by R2D2 Tech Software has been detected as adware by 36 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the InstallBrain installer. The setup program bundles additional offers, mostly adware, using the InstallBrain installer, a pay-per-install monetization download manager. InstallBrain will also install a background updater service that will update any installed browser add-ons and plug-ins. The file has been seen being downloaded from www.appapia.com.
Publisher:
CodecPerformer  (signed by R2D2 Tech Software LLC)

Product:
CodecPerformer

Version:
14.5.1.23

MD5:
25632a83d65d31f603c59b138503537a

SHA-1:
71709dfcf319c975860cc19218690023b73c73f5

SHA-256:
a21752841b95927f79bad31ef8d06fcb896b3727d9780c60a3d22d252c283082

Scanner detections:
36 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Uses the InstallBrain monetization platform from iBario to deliver bundled adware both search toolbars and PC optimizers from Performersoft.

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:
4/19/2024 1:51:08 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Gen:Variant.Jaik.1231
430

Agnitum Outpost
PUA.InstallBrain
7.1.1

AhnLab V3 Security
PUP/Win32.InstallBrain
15.12.02

Avira AntiVirus
APPL/InstallBrain.Gen
7.11.147.94

avast!
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw]
2014.9-151202

AVG
Adware InstallBrain.S
2016.0.2908

Baidu Antivirus
Adware.Win32.InstallBrain
4.0.3.15122

Bitdefender
Gen:Variant.Jaik.1231
1.0.20.1680

Bkav FE
W32.HfsAdware
1.3.0.6379

Comodo Security
Application.Win32.InstallBrain.BF
18047

Dr.Web
Adware.Downware.2543
9.0.1.0336

Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Gen:Variant.Jaik.1231
8.15.12.02.07

ESET NOD32
Win32/InstallBrain.BW potentially unwanted application
9.7.0.302.0

Fortinet FortiGate
W32/Skintrim.B!tr
12/2/2015

F-Prot
W32/IBrain.B2.gen
v6.4.7.1.166

F-Secure
Gen:Variant.Adware.Graftor.139208
11.2015-02-12_4

G Data
Gen:Variant.Jaik.1231
15.12.24

IKARUS anti.virus
Trojan.Win32.Spy
t3scan.1.6.1.0

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.176.11896

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.InstallBrain
14.0.0.1033

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.CodecPerformer.A
v2015.12.02.07

MicroWorld eScan
Gen:Variant.Jaik.1231
16.0.0.1008

NANO AntiVirus
Riskware.Win32.Downware.cwmdeh
0.28.0.59288

Norman
Gen:Variant.Application.Kazy.464981
11.20151202

nProtect
Trojan-Clicker/W32.InstallBrain.1367032
15.03.20.01

Panda Antivirus
Trj/Genetic.gen
15.12.02.07

Qihoo 360 Security
Malware.QVM06.Gen
1.0.0.1015

Quick Heal
TrojanDownloader.Brantall.A5
12.15.14.00

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Performersoft.R2D2TechSoftware.Bundler (M)
15.12.2.7

Rising Antivirus
PE:Adware.Graftor!6.18FC
23.00.65.151130

Sophos
InstallBrain
4.98

SUPERAntiSpyware
Questionable.Resource
9472

Total Defense
Win32/Tnega.TMGfCQC
37.1.62.1

Vba32 AntiVirus
AdWare.BrainInst
3.12.26.0

VIPRE Antivirus
InstallBrain
28030

Zillya! Antivirus
Trojan.Black.Win32.16744
2.0.0.1856

File size:
1.3 MB (1,365,344 bytes)

Product version:
14.5.1.23

Copyright:
Copyright 2014

Original file name:
CodecPerformerSetup.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
InstallBrain

Language:
English (United States)

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

Digital Signature
Signed by:
R2D2 Tech Software LLC

Authority:
GoDaddy.com, Inc.

Valid from:
12/18/2013 4:13:12 PM

Valid to:
12/18/2016 4:13:12 PM

Subject:
CN=R2D2 Tech Software LLC, O=R2D2 Tech Software LLC, L=Beaverton, S=Oregon, C=US

Issuer:
SERIALNUMBER=07969287, CN=Go Daddy Secure Certification Authority, OU=http://certificates.godaddy.com/repository, O="GoDaddy.com, Inc.", L=Scottsdale, S=Arizona, C=US

Serial number:
7287089BC80B

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
4/23/2014 6:27:43 AM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
24576:0UOCppTr+anEMfjAMiWzbDPrFA1CLglGxJ9MPpq0OAZ6hd31D:KipTZEMUJW3zO16Ti7OAEb3l

Entry address:
0x10A89

Entry point:
E8, 55, 4E, 00, 00, E9, 89, FE, FF, FF, 8B, FF, 55, 8B, EC, 53, 8B, 5D, 08, 83, FB, E0, 77, 6F, 56, 57, 83, 3D, 94, 0C, 43, 00, 00, 75, 18, E8, A0, 46, 00, 00, 6A, 1E, E8, EA, 44, 00, 00, 68, FF, 00, 00, 00, E8, E3, 16, 00, 00, 59, 59, 85, DB, 74, 04, 8B, C3, EB, 03, 33, C0, 40, 50, 6A, 00, FF, 35, 94, 0C, 43, 00, FF, 15, 88, 40, 42, 00, 8B, F8, 85, FF, 75, 26, 6A, 0C, 5E, 39, 05, 98, 0C, 43, 00, 74, 0D, 53, E8, 79, 1B, 00, 00, 59, 85, C0, 75, A9, EB, 07, E8, 71, 1D, 00, 00, 89, 30, E8, 6A, 1D, 00, 00, 89...
 
[+]

Entropy:
7.8082  (probably packed)

Code size:
139 KB (142,336 bytes)

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

http://www.appapia.com/.../$vtcCSZA3YAA7izQg?v=18&cid=4499&clickid=00007584p2209651517&cert=r2

Remove CodecPerformerSetup.exe - Powered by Reason Core Security
herdProtect is a second line of defense malware removal platform powered by 68 anti-malware engines in the cloud. Since no single anti-malware program is perfect 100% of the time, herdProtect utilizes a 'herd' of multiple engines to guarantee the widest coverage and the earliest possible detection.