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utils.exe

The application utils.exe has been detected as adware by 16 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Nullsoft Install System installer, however the file is not signed with an authenticode signature from a trusted source. This file is typically installed with the program Object Browser which is a potentially unwanted software program. It is built using the Crossrider cross-browser extension toolkit. While the file utilizes the Crossrider framework and delivery services, it is not owned by Crossrider.
Version:
1.34.7.29

MD5:
26827b62f4e7197d95eb1705c68cc7c2

SHA-1:
fbe557b30802252a4d263f25919430de131b7418

SHA-256:
7674d98b47c710302382272d22cad4500b33ba40de4c519d20ed34c4dad89008

Scanner detections:
16 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
This is part of the Crossrider Internet browser extension framework which may modify the user's web browser settings including changing the home and search pages.

Note:
Crossrider is the owner of a platform that enables the creation of cross-browser extensions by developers but is not the owner of this detected application.

Analysis date:
4/25/2024 10:06:59 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AegisLab AV Signature
AdWare.NSIS.Indirect
2.1.4+

Agnitum Outpost
Riskware.VMDetector
7.1.1

AhnLab V3 Security
PUP/Win32.MulDrop
2014.10.31

AVG
Could be an adware MultiBundle
2014.0.4189

Baidu Antivirus
PUA.Win32.VMDetector
4.0.3.141031

Dr.Web
infected with Trojan.Crossrider.28030
9.0.1.05190

ESET NOD32
Win32/Packed.VMDetector
8.10648

G Data
NSIS.Adware.Crossrider
14.10.24

IKARUS anti.virus
AdWare.CrossRider
t3scan.1.8.3.0

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.CrossRider.A
v2014.10.31.04

McAfee
Artemis!85ED7044492D
5600.6961

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.ddycmh
0.28.6.62995

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Crossrider.F
14.10.30.16

Rising Antivirus
PE:Malware.Obscure!1.9C59
23.00.65.141029

Trend Micro House Call
Suspici.DEEC039A
7.2.304

Vba32 AntiVirus
Trojan.GoogUpdate
3.12.26.3

File size:
2.3 MB (2,382,897 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Installer:
Nullsoft Install System

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\Program Files\object browser\utils.exe

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
12/4/2012 4:55:02 PM

OS version:
4.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
2.22

CTPH (ssdeep):
49152:/EsykiNVfmXBBVdfC1kfhiOHAo3rUzrqaEdYC39X4S:sHkMfmRBppi0bQAdYCNX4S

Entry address:
0x4323

Entry point:
55, 89, E5, 57, 56, 53, 81, EC, AC, 01, 00, 00, FF, 15, 74, C3, 44, 00, C7, 04, 24, 01, 80, 00, 00, FF, 15, 58, C4, 44, 00, 53, C7, 04, 24, 00, 00, 00, 00, FF, 15, 98, C4, 44, 00, 56, A3, 40, 3B, 44, 00, C7, 04, 24, 08, 00, 00, 00, E8, 8D, 3B, 00, 00, A3, 9C, 3B, 44, 00, 8D, 85, 84, FE, FF, FF, 57, C7, 44, 24, 10, 00, 00, 00, 00, C7, 44, 24, 0C, 60, 01, 00, 00, 89, 44, 24, 08, C7, 44, 24, 04, 00, 00, 00, 00, C7, 04, 24, 01, B3, 40, 00, FF, 15, AC, C4, 44, 00, 83, EC, 14, C7, 44, 24, 04, 02, B3, 40, 00, C7...
 
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Entropy:
7.9868  (probably packed)

Code size:
34.5 KB (35,328 bytes)

The file utils.exe has been discovered within the following program.

Object Browser  by Object Browser
Object Browser is an adware style application that runs in the web browser as a toolbar and web extension.
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