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waterfox_64bit_v32.0.3_tsv3eo3tl.exe

ClientConnect LTD

The file belongs to the ClientConnect (Conduit/Perion) platform, a utility that bundles and monetizes search toolbars and browser add-ons. The application waterfox_64bit_v32.0.3_tsv3eo3tl.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 20 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. While running, it connects to the Internet address cms.dmccint.com on port 80 using the HTTP protocol.
Publisher:
ClientConnect LTD  (signed and verified)

MD5:
f8db8bfd19ae700544c0526f7a3eeea0

SHA-1:
15fcbefccc89b5c783bdd05ad59a5f65b3414a71

SHA-256:
60d610136dc8c679d8e4a727dbed5863ca4c31a40a3babfd971c780ac7e1ed33

Scanner detections:
20 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Bundles the Conduit Toolbar and/or Conduit Search Protect.

Description:
This is an installer which may bundle legitimate applications with offers for additional 3rd-party applications that may be unwanted by the user. While the installer contains an 'opt-out' feature this is not set be defult and is usually overlooked.

Analysis date:
4/26/2024 8:06:48 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Agnitum Outpost
PUA.Toolbar.Conduit
7.1.1

Avira AntiVirus
Adware/Agent.avw.602
7.11.188.28

avast!
Adware-BRM [PUP]
141119-1

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3283

Baidu Antivirus
Adware.Win32.Toolbar
4.0.3.141122

Comodo Security
ApplicUnwnt
20156

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.05190

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect.A potentially unwanted application
7.0.302.0

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
11/22/2014

G Data
Win32.Application.Conduit
14.11.24

IKARUS anti.virus
PUA.Toolbar.Conduit
t3scan.1.8.3.0

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.185.14098

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
15.0.0.463

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.11.22.02

McAfee
Artemis!F8DB8BFD19AE
5600.6939

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.6.63474

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.EE
14.11.22.2

Rising Antivirus
PE:Trojan.Win32.Generic.17818C5D!394366045
23.00.65.141120

Trend Micro House Call
Suspici.34695612
7.2.326

VIPRE Antivirus
Threat.4786236
35010

File size:
622.1 KB (636,984 bytes)

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Perion Download Manager (using Nullsoft Install System)

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\waterfox_64bit_v32.0.3_tsv3eo3tl.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 6:00:00 PM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 5:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM4, O=ClientConnect LTD, L=Ness Ziona, S=Israel, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA, OU=Terms of use at https://www.verisign.com/rpa (c)10, OU=VeriSign Trust Network, O="VeriSign, Inc.", C=US

Serial number:
201C61613E36EF7DD163280196CD80F7

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 1:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:PEdAV/Kr0efJWveBNvyPqm0Vm02NR4AIc+RyIt0YuVlmwdK:P6AV/QR9BdyPX0IrNicuyIt2VQyK

Entry address:
0x39E3

Entry point:
81, EC, D4, 02, 00, 00, 53, 55, 56, 57, 6A, 20, 33, ED, 5E, 89, 6C, 24, 18, C7, 44, 24, 10, D8, 91, 40, 00, 89, 6C, 24, 14, FF, 15, 30, 80, 40, 00, 68, 01, 80, 00, 00, FF, 15, B8, 80, 40, 00, 55, FF, 15, C0, 82, 40, 00, 6A, 08, A3, B8, 2E, 47, 00, E8, 37, 2A, 00, 00, 55, 68, B4, 02, 00, 00, A3, D0, 2D, 47, 00, 8D, 44, 24, 38, 50, 55, 68, 1C, 93, 40, 00, FF, 15, 84, 81, 40, 00, 68, 04, 93, 40, 00, 68, C0, AD, 46, 00, E8, 19, 27, 00, 00, FF, 15, B4, 80, 40, 00, 50, BF, A0, 30, 4C, 00, 57, E8, 07, 27, 00, 00...
 
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Entropy:
7.9572

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The executing file has been seen to make the following network communication in live environments.

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to cms.dmccint.com  (23.67.242.80:80)

 
http://cms.dmccint.com/DynamicOffer/13954231/13975354/?mainofferId=13950797&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.3.39.13974220.01&Language=US-EN

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