softonicdownloader_for_skype.exe
Softonic Downloader
Softonic
The application softonicdownloader_for_skype.exe has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 5 anti-malware scanners. 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 sd-cf.en.softonic.com and multiple other hosts.
File name:
softonicdownloader_for_skype.exe
Product:
Softonic Downloader
MD5:
291b568044a1beb26ffca75cceecb313
SHA-1:
4129a1b662bd95f32aa1284a390bb474928827ee
Scanner detections:
5 / 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:
4/26/2024 3:19:29 AM UTC (today)
Scan engine
Detection
Engine version
Dr.Web
Adware.Downware.1132
9.0.1.0188
ESET NOD32
Win32/SoftonicDownloader
8.9190
Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.Softonic
v2014.07.07.06
Rising Antivirus
PE:Malware.Obscure/Huer!1.9E03
23.00.65.14705
VIPRE Antivirus
Softonic Downloader
24784
File size:
383.8 KB (393,016 bytes)
Product version:
1, 38, 0, 0
Copyright:
Copyright (C) 2012
Original file name:
SoftonicDownloader.exe
File type:
Executable application (Win64 EXE)
Bundler/Installer:
Softonic Downloader
Language:
Spanish (Spain, International Sort)
Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\softonicdownloader_for_skype.exe
The file softonicdownloader_for_skype.exe has been seen being distributed by the following 3 URLs.