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windows_7_loader_v2_2_1_downloader__3687_i1473927208_il1308673.exe

Install Path Ltd

This is the Amonetize download manager which bundles applications with offers for additional 3rd party software, mostly unwanted adware, and may be installed with minimal consent. The application windows_7_loader_v2_2_1_downloader__3687_i1473927208_il1308673.exe by Install Path 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 Amonetize Downloader installer. The setup program bundles adware offers using the Amonetize, a Pay-Per-Install (PPI) monetization and distribution download manager. The software offerings provided are based on the PC's geo-location at the time of install.
Publisher:
Install Path Ltd  (signed and verified)

Version:
1.1.5.26

MD5:
9efaa0ad9d7d0a5e600a6125aacbd570

SHA-1:
bf4efbb33fdb6602fe4f1da87cd333ebae4c3059

SHA-256:
9642974cecffdb500d3e8a0e295c704735e15b87b2e9d72239d9b5a1166fef97

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 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:
5/5/2024 1:06:40 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Amonetize (M)
16.11.14.1

File size:
632.6 KB (647,752 bytes)

Product version:
1.1.5.26

Original file name:
setup.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Amonetize Downloader

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\windows_7_loader_v2_2_1_downloader__3687_i1473927208_il1308673.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Install Path Ltd

Authority:
thawte, Inc.

Valid from:
1/19/2015 6:00:00 PM

Valid to:
1/20/2016 5:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=Install Path Ltd, O=Install Path Ltd, L=Ramat Gan, S=Israel, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=thawte SHA256 Code Signing CA, O="thawte, Inc.", C=US

Serial number:
0F41500997F5154087C4C8A76EF53F6C

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/28/2015 10:00:28 PM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:UZtPwFvVJTqF6V7hCZk9DAdJl0HVcbFwjjNsC7V7+m4LmmG:Wiz26VMZkO8VcZqmaIZLmmG

Entry address:
0x303AB

Entry point:
E8, 44, F6, 00, 00, E9, 89, FE, FF, FF, 8B, FF, 55, 8B, EC, 8B, 4D, 08, EB, 07, 49, 80, 38, 00, 74, 06, 40, 85, C9, 75, F5, 49, 8B, 45, 08, 2B, C1, 48, 5D, C3, 8B, FF, 55, 8B, EC, 83, EC, 10, A1, C0, 3A, 47, 00, 33, C5, 89, 45, FC, 8B, 55, 18, 53, 33, DB, 56, 57, 3B, D3, 7E, 1F, 8B, 45, 14, 8B, CA, 49, 38, 18, 74, 08, 40, 3B, CB, 75, F6, 83, C9, FF, 8B, C2, 2B, C1, 48, 3B, C2, 7D, 01, 40, 89, 45, 18, 89, 5D, F8, 39, 5D, 24, 75, 0B, 8B, 45, 08, 8B, 00, 8B, 40, 04, 89, 45, 24, 8B, 35, 6C, A0, 45, 00, 33, C0...
 
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Entropy:
6.9480

Code size:
352.5 KB (360,960 bytes)

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