softonicdownloader_for_extractnow.exe
Softonic Downloader
Softonic
The application softonicdownloader_for_extractnow.exe has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 1 anti-malware scanner with very strong indications that the file is a potential threat. The program is a setup application that uses the Softonic Downloader installer, however the file is not signed with an authenticode signature from a trusted source. The file has been seen being downloaded from extractnow.en.softonic.com.
File name:
softonicdownloader_for_extractnow.exe
Product:
Softonic Downloader
MD5:
00ac4dcf1140eaf707d09f41d95a1a8d
SHA-1:
2b47914563a15f40ecc39b97e3b6aa7d1e3b5729
Scanner detections:
1 / 68
Status:
Potentially unwanted
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:
3/29/2024 1:04:14 PM UTC (today)
Scan engine
Detection
Engine version
Reason Heuristics
PUP.Softonic.Bundler.Meta (L)
16.2.9.9
File size:
377.8 KB (386,888 bytes)
Copyright:
Copyright (C) 2014
Original file name:
SoftonicDownloader.exe
File type:
Executable application (Win64 EXE)
Bundler/Installer:
Softonic Downloader
Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\softonicdownloader_for_extractnow.exe
The file softonicdownloader_for_extractnow.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.