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installconverter_tsv299oiu.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_tsv299oiu.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. It is also typically executed from an Internet Explorer cache folder. The file has been seen being downloaded from 4dba910fb13948348b246ae81e5da9ab.download.dmccint.com and multiple other hosts. 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:
18fde51e6d0e982ede73b244b9cac8f5

SHA-1:
6844fde4afeba49a442c79792b149c87973bd0c1

SHA-256:
88cd9935bbec9c38ee2b47c9b635d14ff48bdc52ee7ea8c8de6f4c5a33e82869

Scanner detections:
9 / 68

Status:
Adware

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

Description:
This is also known as bundleware, or downloadware, which is an downloader designed to simply deliver ad-supported offers in the setup routine of an otherwise legitimate software.

Analysis date:
4/19/2024 2:01:28 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.0139

ESET NOD32
Win32/Toolbar.Conduit.AE
8.9818

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Toolbar_Conduit
5/19/2014

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.Conduit
v2014.05.19.09

McAfee
Artemis!18FDE51E6D0E
5600.7126

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V0518
7.2.139

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
29370

File size:
645.5 KB (660,944 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win64 EXE)

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

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\{random}\installconverter_tsv299oiu.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM2, O=ClientConnect LTD, L=Ness Ziona, S=Israel, C=IL

Serial number:
41F2089F74119A9424A811A0F468F781

File PE Metadata
OS bitness:
Win64

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:mEvOoymLAF/K0nAvQNfS0WJTtZfvPzq/A2hgJwvJ0UUKHnKwL0bDAH0Pl3NEIC:mQOoyutv07/hYM3XLYUHwl96

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:
7.9499

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

The file installconverter_tsv299oiu.exe has been seen being distributed by the following 4 URLs.

http://4dba910fb13948348b246ae81e5da9ab.download.dmccint.com/Default.ashx?EnvironmentID=1

http://dde.de.drive-files-b.com//42/616/ct6162342/4dba910fb13948348b246ae81e5da9ab/Downloads/Prod/DDE1.3.8.9.140410.01/.../InstallConverter.exe

http://4dba910fb13948348b246ae81e5da9ab.branch-pathdrivek.com/Default.ashx?EnvironmentID=1&sessiontracking=true

http://installldownload.com/.../downloadsp3.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/5424984/5446107/?mainofferId=5421550&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.4.44.5444973.01&Language=US-EN

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