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internetdownloadmanager607build9_softangodownloader.exe

Installer

Performersoft LLC

This is the Performersoft setup installer. The application internetdownloadmanager607build9_softangodownloader.exe by Performersoft has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 34 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the InstallBrain installer. According to AVG, this software downloads additional adware offers during setup. The file has been seen being downloaded from www.softologic.com. While running, it connects to the Internet address www.ibbalance.com on port 443.
Publisher:
Performersoft LLC  (signed and verified)

Product:
Installer

Version:
15.9.28.27

MD5:
3a83c6776c58d3ee973294d389f2205b

SHA-1:
df1b1904456ecd7a7eedb2b1cfe53911b22a3c10

SHA-256:
04bab890838165424f2ab5f1fbe0ac388ba23fbc905120e98148116b4600f2a6

Scanner detections:
34 / 68

Status:
Potentially unwanted

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:
4/27/2024 12:46:29 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Application.Bundler.InstallBrain.A
6282934

Agnitum Outpost
Adware.BrainInst
7.1.1

AhnLab V3 Security
Adware/Win32.BrainInst
2015.01.07

Avira AntiVirus
APPL/InstallBrain.AQ.9
7.11.199.202

avast!
Win32:InstallBrain-BF [PUP]
150101-1

AVG
Downloader.Generic13
2016.0.3237

Bitdefender
Application.Bundler.InstallBrain.A
1.0.20.30

Bkav FE
W32.HfsAdware
1.3.0.6267

Clam AntiVirus
Win.Trojan.Installbrain-271
0.98/19887

Comodo Security
Application.Win32.InstallBrain.BB
20623

Dr.Web
Adware.Downware.1578
9.0.1.05190

Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Application.Bundler.InstallBrain
9.0.0.4799

ESET NOD32
Win32/InstallBrain.AY potentially unwanted application
7.0.302.0

Fortinet FortiGate
Adware/BrainInst
1/6/2015

F-Prot
W32/A-b601ba44
v6.4.7.1.166

F-Secure
Trojan:W32/InstallBrain.A
5.13.68

G Data
Application.Bundler.InstallBrain
15.1.24

IKARUS anti.virus
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.BrainInst
t3scan.1.8.5.0

K7 AntiVirus
Trojan-Downloader
13.1814554

Kaspersky
Trojan-Downloader.Win32.BrainInst
15.0.0.543

Malwarebytes
Adware.InstallBrain
v2015.01.06.08

Microsoft Security Essentials
Threat.Undefined
1.191.1635.0

MicroWorld eScan
Application.Bundler.InstallBrain.A
16.0.0.18

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.Downware.cqqlgi
0.30.0.64448

Norman
Application.Bundler.InstallBrain.A
03.12.2014 13:20:04

nProtect
Trojan-Downloader/W32.BrainInst.770720
15.01.05.01

Panda Antivirus
PUP/Ibups
15.01.06.08

Quick Heal
TrojanDownloader.Brantall.A5
1.15.14.00

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Installer.Performersoft.t
15.1.6.20

Sophos
PUA 'InstallBrain'
5.09

Total Defense
Win32/Tnega.cbCMcZB
37.0.11371

Vba32 AntiVirus
Trojan-Downloader.BrainInst.i
3.12.26.3

VIPRE Antivirus
Threat.4759033
36340

Zillya! Antivirus
Downloader.BrainInst.Win32.6
2.0.0.2027

File size:
752.7 KB (770,720 bytes)

Product version:
15.9.28.27

Copyright:
Copyright 2012

Original file name:
installer.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
InstallBrain

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\internetdownloadmanager607build9_softangodownloader.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Performersoft LLC

Authority:
GoDaddy.com, Inc.

Valid from:
6/27/2012 1:28:03 PM

Valid to:
6/27/2015 1:28:03 PM

Subject:
CN=Performersoft LLC, O=Performersoft LLC, L=Beaverton, S=OR, 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:
07DAC5F73C6773

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
10/23/2013 10:27:57 PM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:Mv3k+jlmVMnWX6TaxXR8+3qHoMnUkdOq0crvKzkm0rdx1owR9K+gr:4iMWqTa3uHo7MOINmy9K+gr

Entry address:
0xFEEC

Entry point:
E8, 3F, 82, 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, 4C, 31, 43, 00, 00, 75, 18, E8, 8A, 7A, 00, 00, 6A, 1E, E8, D4, 78, 00, 00, 68, FF, 00, 00, 00, E8, 7C, 72, 00, 00, 59, 59, 85, DB, 74, 04, 8B, C3, EB, 03, 33, C0, 40, 50, 6A, 00, FF, 35, 4C, 31, 43, 00, FF, 15, 48, 50, 42, 00, 8B, F8, 85, FF, 75, 26, 6A, 0C, 5E, 39, 05, C4, 31, 43, 00, 74, 0D, 53, E8, AA, 39, 00, 00, 59, 85, C0, 75, A9, EB, 07, E8, 4F, 01, 00, 00, 89, 30, E8, 48, 01, 00, 00, 89...
 
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Entropy:
7.7839  (probably packed)

Code size:
143.5 KB (146,944 bytes)

The file internetdownloadmanager607build9_softangodownloader.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://www.softologic.com/.../gk93q?exename=InternetDownloadManager607Build9_SoftangoDownloader

The executing file has been seen to make the following network communications in live environments.

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to www.softologic.com  (174.37.181.31:80)

TCP (HTTP SSL):
Connects to www.ibbalance.com  (173.192.190.227:443)

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