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vlc_codec_torrentfrancais_downloader_by_vlc_codec_torrentfrancais.exe

Somoto Ltd.

Somoto uses a monetization platform known as the 'Better Installer' to provide the ability of 3rd party developers to bundle various adware packages through an affiliate pay-per-install program. The application vlc_codec_torrentfrancais_downloader_by_vlc_codec_torrentfrancais.exe, “Powered by BetterInstaller” by Somoto has been detected as adware by 9 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Somoto BetterInstaller installer. Includes the Somoto BetterInstaller, an adware installer that will bundle offers for additional third party applications, mostly adware toolbars, with legitimate softare and may be installed without adequate user consent. With this installer, users are expecting to download the VideoLAN VLC media player but before that occurs they may be presented with additional offers, mostly potentially unwanted software or adware.
Publisher:
Somoto Ltd.  (signed and verified)

Description:
Powered by BetterInstaller

Version:
2.0.0.0

MD5:
5acde3163ee427c32e7f6c36fb981cfa

SHA-1:
f63073e5227ab191ba80120456f6e9cd87874da8

SHA-256:
d7346afd6f1171992244b203f1451f03beb2ef90e4a875771b0ae29e295eaae0

Scanner detections:
9 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Uses the Somoto 'BetterInstaller' to bundle additional (unwanted) software during install without adequate consent.

Description:
This is also known as bundleware, or downloadware, which is an downloader designed to simply deliver ad-supported offers in the setup routine of an otherwise legitimate software.

Analysis date:
4/25/2024 10:55:03 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Clam AntiVirus
Adware.Somoto-1
0.98/18155

Dr.Web
Adware.Somoto.8
9.0.1.0212

Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Riskware.WebToolbar.Win32.BetterInstaller.AMN
8.14.07.31.04

ESET NOD32
Win32/Somoto (variant)
8.8256

Fortinet FortiGate
Adware/BetterInstaller
7/31/2014

Reason Heuristics
PUP.BetterInstaller.Somoto.?
14.8.7.17

Sophos
Somoto BetterInstaller
4.88

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V0101
7.2.212

VIPRE Antivirus
BetterInstaller
17106

File size:
158.7 KB (162,472 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Somoto BetterInstaller

Language:
Language Neutral

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

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Somoto Ltd.

Authority:
COMODO CA Limited

Valid from:
9/20/2011 2:00:00 AM

Valid to:
9/20/2014 1:59:59 AM

Subject:
CN=Somoto Ltd., O=Somoto Ltd., STREET=PO Box 58096, L=Tel Aviv, S=--, PostalCode=61580, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=COMODO Code Signing CA 2, O=COMODO CA Limited, L=Salford, S=Greater Manchester, C=GB

Serial number:
00841D099D16B738F34172FEEFE1D2574F

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
12/17/2010 10:14:12 AM

OS version:
4.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
2.56

CTPH (ssdeep):
3072:K22ihA0m3BJf0v7m18hzMIDKpvneRkMhGNxEQ:lA0m3T0v7m2h4/feeMhzQ

Entry address:
0x39AC

Entry point:
55, 89, E5, 57, 56, 53, 81, EC, 7C, 01, 00, 00, E8, 97, 46, 00, 00, 83, EC, 0C, 68, 01, 80, 00, 00, E8, 42, 43, 00, 00, 6A, 00, E8, AB, 46, 00, 00, 6A, 08, A3, 88, 4C, 42, 00, E8, B1, 28, 00, 00, 6A, 00, 68, 60, 01, 00, 00, A3, 38, 4D, 42, 00, 8D, 85, 90, FE, FF, FF, 50, 6A, 00, 68, A4, A2, 40, 00, E8, F0, 45, 00, 00, 83, EC, 0C, 68, A5, A2, 40, 00, 68, 68, 4D, 42, 00, E8, EF, 2A, 00, 00, 83, C4, 18, E8, FE, 42, 00, 00, 52, 52, 50, 68, 00, D0, 42, 00, E8, DA, 2A, 00, 00, 57, 6A, 00, E8, 39, 42, 00, 00, 83...
 
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Code size:
28.5 KB (29,184 bytes)

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

http://downloadcdn.betterinstaller.com/installers/6/.../vlc_codec_torrentfrancais_downloader_by_vlc_codec_torrentfrancais.exe

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