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matrix_downloader_by_ffonts.exe

Somoto Ltd.

Somoto uses a monetization platform known as the 'Better Installer' to provide the ability of 3rd party developers to bundle various adware packages through an affiliate pay-per-install program. The application matrix_downloader_by_ffonts.exe, “Powered by BetterInstaller” by Somoto has been detected as adware by 7 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Somoto BetterInstaller installer. Includes the Somoto BetterInstaller, an adware installer that will bundle offers for additional third party applications, mostly adware toolbars, with legitimate softare and may be installed without adequate user consent.
Publisher:
Somoto Ltd.  (signed and verified)

Description:
Powered by BetterInstaller

Version:
2.1.0.0

MD5:
916359260f9c60f92524ed6aaad2458b

SHA-1:
42ca0dca8ad7426c5e35c238e28c6abc6709c5c0

SHA-256:
de40c360bdcb42fbe70fefd15547de25c88ff522ffdafb2037f894b0b4b9d078

Scanner detections:
7 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Uses the Somoto 'BetterInstaller' to bundle additional (unwanted) software during install without adequate consent.

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:
4/26/2024 8:44:38 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Dr.Web
Adware.Somoto.8
9.0.1.0326

ESET NOD32
Win32/Somoto (variant)
8.7698

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:HEUR:WebToolbar.Win32.BetterInstaller
14.0.0.2906

Reason Heuristics
PUP.BetterInstaller.Somoto.BB
14.11.22.19

Sophos
Somoto BetterInstaller
4.83

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V1105
7.2.326

VIPRE Antivirus
Trojan.Win32.Generic
14006

File size:
159.6 KB (163,400 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Somoto BetterInstaller

Language:
Language Neutral

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Somoto Ltd.

Authority:
COMODO CA Limited

Valid from:
9/20/2011 2:00:00 AM

Valid to:
9/20/2014 1:59:59 AM

Subject:
CN=Somoto Ltd., O=Somoto Ltd., STREET=PO Box 58096, L=Tel Aviv, S=--, PostalCode=61580, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=COMODO Code Signing CA 2, O=COMODO CA Limited, L=Salford, S=Greater Manchester, C=GB

Serial number:
00841D099D16B738F34172FEEFE1D2574F

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
12/17/2010 10:14:12 AM

OS version:
4.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
2.56

CTPH (ssdeep):
3072:m22ihA0m3BJf0AvmemkjuGMlY4YFbvAM6k50aISemJAefLxlUEF/:ZA0m3T0AvmeBBCYl5FISzdl1/

Entry address:
0x39AC

Entry point:
55, 89, E5, 57, 56, 53, 81, EC, 7C, 01, 00, 00, E8, 97, 46, 00, 00, 83, EC, 0C, 68, 01, 80, 00, 00, E8, 42, 43, 00, 00, 6A, 00, E8, AB, 46, 00, 00, 6A, 08, A3, 88, 4C, 42, 00, E8, B1, 28, 00, 00, 6A, 00, 68, 60, 01, 00, 00, A3, 38, 4D, 42, 00, 8D, 85, 90, FE, FF, FF, 50, 6A, 00, 68, A4, A2, 40, 00, E8, F0, 45, 00, 00, 83, EC, 0C, 68, A5, A2, 40, 00, 68, 68, 4D, 42, 00, E8, EF, 2A, 00, 00, 83, C4, 18, E8, FE, 42, 00, 00, 52, 52, 50, 68, 00, D0, 42, 00, E8, DA, 2A, 00, 00, 57, 6A, 00, E8, 39, 42, 00, 00, 83...
 
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Code size:
28.5 KB (29,184 bytes)

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

http://downloadcdn.betterinstaller.com/installers/.../d/Matrix_downloader_by_Ffonts.exe

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