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installconverter_tsv18bhdc.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 installconverter_tsv18bhdc.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 10 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. The file has been seen being downloaded from installl.com. 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:
bd812a4cbc751773b897ee335b5240d9

SHA-1:
71e513a83e8d6b707234ac7c03349217de8ed3e4

SHA-256:
ce528c401e28ab01a4044f328b738defaa5d9bcf7fe94976b5aaae8366a2c1c9

Scanner detections:
10 / 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:
4/23/2024 7:29:58 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Agnitum Outpost
PUA.Downloader
7.1.1

avast!
Win32:Adware-BRM [PUP]
2014.9-141016

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.0289

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
8.10203

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
10/16/2014

IKARUS anti.virus
PUA.ClientConnect
t3scan.1.6.1.0

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.Conduit
v2014.10.16.07

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.AA
14.10.16.19

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V0505
7.2.289

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
31924

File size:
645.7 KB (661,192 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\installconverter_tsv18bhdc.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 5:00:00 PM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 4:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM1, 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:
4B1AA4E0160AB83115939D2007F97611

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 12:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:FEZbGrXMafH2EjkKAXhBJfLrsrGVwKENc8p2WeLRqTokH8:FebQX3vHjkKAjJfLrjVwhNcooLR6okH8

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:
7.9501

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file installconverter_tsv18bhdc.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://installl.com/.../download_sp.php

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/12015379/12036502/?mainofferId=12011945&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.2.20.12035368.01&Language=US-EN

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