softonicdownloader_fuer_video-dvd-maker.exe

Softonic Downloader

Softonic

The application softonicdownloader_fuer_video-dvd-maker.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 video-dvd-maker.softonic.de.
Publisher:
Softonic

Product:
Softonic Downloader

Version:
1.40.7.0

MD5:
8c831128ac6d4d8fcd3ef0b4ee756dcf

SHA-1:
d93b0c604972da7adac178cedf4a2f999e8360c6

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:
4/20/2024 3:23:05 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Softonic.Bundler.Meta (L)
16.2.9.9

File size:
377.8 KB (386,912 bytes)

Product version:
1.40.7.0

Copyright:
Copyright (C) 2014

Original file name:
SoftonicDownloader.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win64 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Softonic Downloader

Language:
Spanish

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\softonicdownloader_fuer_video-dvd-maker.exe

File PE Metadata
OS bitness:
Win64

The file softonicdownloader_fuer_video-dvd-maker.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

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