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downloadfileopener_tsv53sl5k.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 downloadfileopener_tsv53sl5k.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 16 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. It is also typically executed from the user's temporary directory. While running, it connects to the Internet address cms.dmccint.com on port 80 using the HTTP protocol.
Publisher:
ClientConnect LTD  (signed and verified)

MD5:
886950390da05ae1d745bfb35906a49f

SHA-1:
65d9cc642f12258a338870a80bc9966f74d6077a

SHA-256:
ecc15664c7c4da714312ae47a90369d01d43e669d1ed6dd45809894459c01a5e

Scanner detections:
16 / 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:
4/19/2024 9:03:21 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Win32:Adware-BRM [PUP]
2014.9-141212

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3262

Baidu Antivirus
Adware.Win32.Toolbar
4.0.3.141212

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.0346

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
8.10846

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
12/12/2014

G Data
Win32.Application.Conduit
14.12.24

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.186.14270

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
14.0.0.2807

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.12.12.12

McAfee
Artemis!886950390DA0
5600.6918

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.6.63850

Qihoo 360 Security
Win32/Virus.WebToolbar.8f1
1.0.0.1015

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.CC
14.12.12.12

Trend Micro House Call
Suspicious_GEN.F47V1207
7.2.346

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
35552

File size:
714.4 KB (731,504 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

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

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\temp\{random}.tmp\downloadfileopener_tsv53sl5k.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 6:00:00 PM

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

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM4, 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:
201C61613E36EF7DD163280196CD80F7

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 1:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:xEjE18uFzhArxypRhZPiIK8m+eLtXiHMzNKhuOS4knBwi+lLUtdnQ9UWNFUI0ak6:xsEqeNArkprZk8m+oXiQUS40+ZLidRBu

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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Entropy:
7.9662

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

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/14870579/14891702/?mainofferId=14867145&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.4.48.14890568.01&Language=US-EN

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