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iobit_uninstaller_v4.0.4.25_tsa274q30.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 iobit_uninstaller_v4.0.4.25_tsa274q30.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 13 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. The file has been seen being downloaded from de.iod-aboutaudio.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:
a360959a1c1e72a7356ed48a7b393393

SHA-1:
fc8c07a954098fb595ed492b79024682846d8658

SHA-256:
07134ee10e3778f521ba5dea52a4db0a77eaab77019f675d91a4a029f01188c5

Scanner detections:
13 / 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:
5/6/2024 2:32:11 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Adware-BRM [PUP]
141130-1

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3263

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.05190

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect.A potentially unwanted application
7.0.302.0

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
12/11/2014

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.186.14309

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
15.0.0.543

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.12.11.02

McAfee
Artemis!8DC30105618F
5600.6919

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.6.63850

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.c
14.12.11.14

Trend Micro House Call
Suspici.D2131122
7.2.345

VIPRE Antivirus
Threat.4786236
35418

File size:
690.4 KB (706,920 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

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

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\iobit_uninstaller_v4.0.4.25_tsa274q30.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/4/2014 1:00:00 AM

Valid to:
2/6/2016 12:59:59 AM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=WL, 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:
5A60D12BC8FFD4AFAE161FA04715CBC4

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 8:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:9E/NWkxtGpN7xOZ/fqxA5PlgUHqrXyon1lW2ipZ/uV+UxBxPN6:9wpZlfOAjgamHW2iDdUxfN6

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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Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file iobit_uninstaller_v4.0.4.25_tsa274q30.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://de.iod-aboutaudio.com/5/201/ct2013605/16eae4dd1c7d4874875eb56e78e493a3/Downloads/Prod/DDE1.4.0.3.141127.02/.../IObit_Uninstaller_v4.0.4.25.exe

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/14825516/14846639/?mainofferId=14822082&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.4.48.14845505.01&Language=US-EN

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