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softether_vpn_client__vpn_gate_client_plugin_2014.10.06_9505.130791.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 softether_vpn_client__vpn_gate_client_plugin_2014.10.06_9505.130791.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 15 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) installer. 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:
604653cdd2ea176f0864d8198c5522cb

SHA-1:
f12d0fd4db0ccb28ae1cc7785421c5c0b89b7992

SHA-256:
41c2400e41b33717bca71eb5ac79f0c2183adbc56e1e9f6410a464515d4bceac

Scanner detections:
15 / 68

Status:
Adware

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

Analysis date:
4/24/2024 1:59:48 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Win32:Adware-BRM [PUP]
2014.9-141017

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3319

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.0290

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
8.10549

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
10/17/2014

G Data
Win32.Application.Conduit
14.10.24

IKARUS anti.virus
PUA.Toolbar.Conduit
t3scan.1.7.8.0

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.183.13642

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
14.0.0.3088

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.10.17.10

McAfee
Artemis!FBF0DD519D21
5600.6975

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.2.62483

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.
14.10.17.10

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
33854

Zillya! Antivirus
Adware.Agent.Win32.12490
2.0.0.1951

File size:
622.1 KB (637,040 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Installer:
NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System)

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\programs\softether_vpn_client__vpn_gate_client_plugin_2014.10.06_9505.130791.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=DM4, 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:
201C61613E36EF7DD163280196CD80F7

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:kEX4T3LlEXiCqSSyObYZcYv1s1vHKc45pfREnFX7ZW4hUq33+KEgf:kscLJCqC31evHK/5pfREh7U4n33+Ef

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 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/12046212/12067335/?mainofferId=12042778&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.2.20.12066201.01&Language=US-EN

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