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torrentfinderchromeextension12_softangodownloader.exe

Softango Download Manager

Softango Inc.

This is the Performersoft setup installer. The application torrentfinderchromeextension12_softangodownloader.exe by Softango has been detected as adware 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 InstallBrain installer. The installer is marketed through download protals and search ads as Google's Chrome web browser but will also install additional software offers which include adware, PUPs and browser toolbars. The file has been seen being downloaded from www.softango.com.
Publisher:
Softango  (signed by Softango Inc.)

Product:
Softango Download Manager

Version:
15.9.28.27

MD5:
b7bb655113d6d67385c1fbcfd26ba8db

SHA-1:
e290277b3e76ccb59f8e07dbdb26c29820ee8de0

SHA-256:
2c9dbe688c0f5f5736cba83d26ada78c65106bd60a3414f20c1ab1b8027abcc5

Scanner detections:
1 / 68

Status:
Adware

Note:
Our current pool of anti-malware engines have not currently detected this file, however based on our own detection heuristics we feel that this file is 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:
4/19/2024 6:48:57 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Performersoft (M)
16.7.18.16

File size:
550.8 KB (564,024 bytes)

Product version:
15.9.28.27

Copyright:
Copyright 2012

Original file name:
Softango_Download_Manager.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
InstallBrain

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\torrentfinderchromeextension12_softangodownloader.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Softango Inc.

Authority:
GoDaddy.com, Inc.

Valid from:
3/29/2013 1:18:12 PM

Valid to:
3/29/2016 1:18:12 PM

Subject:
CN=Softango Inc., O=Softango Inc., L=Beaverton, S=OR, C=US

Issuer:
SERIALNUMBER=07969287, CN=Go Daddy Secure Certification Authority, OU=http://certificates.godaddy.com/repository, O="GoDaddy.com, Inc.", L=Scottsdale, S=Arizona, C=US

Serial number:
07B9F930CBBB4F

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
7/15/2013 4:51:26 AM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:OA9+Rn6SDPA+crGUjA87ohP10odx2A4uLzDgaQMAm0B:spbdcyUjAmohOodIADzEWATB

Entry address:
0xAC58

Entry point:
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Code size:
91 KB (93,184 bytes)

The file torrentfinderchromeextension12_softangodownloader.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://www.softango.com/.../147448

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