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youtube research software platinum.zip__3038_i300753101_il140329.exe

Installer

Amonetize 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 youtube research software platinum.zip__3038_i300753101_il140329.exe by Amonetize ltd has been detected as adware by 11 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Amonetize Downloader installer. The installer uses the InstallMonetizer platform which will donwload and install adware toolbars and other potentially unwanted software offers during setup.
Publisher:
Amônétízé Ltd  (signed by Amonetize ltd.)

Product:
Installer

Version:
1.1.1.20

MD5:
75e6a6beb316865f70d0ebdf68bb7b96

SHA-1:
b4e5591b45cc95a57ff48ed52e001a258c6d5898

SHA-256:
d400fa936005d12b622e715701590a37076a2e67d140fff713e42c854fef82fd

Scanner detections:
11 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
This setup file is a re-distribution of the original program that bundles various adware offers during installation including toolbars and browser search extensions.

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:
4/27/2024 12:12:12 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AhnLab V3 Security
PUP/Win32.Amonetiz
2014.01.29

avast!
Win32:Amonetize-E [PUP]
2014.9-140128

Dr.Web
Adware.Downware.1833
9.0.1.028

ESET NOD32
Win32/Amonetize.AD (variant)
8.9349

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.InstallMonetizer
v2014.01.28.07

McAfee
Adware-Amonetize!75E6A6BEB316
5600.7236

Panda Antivirus
Suspicious file
14.01.28.07

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Installer.Amonetizeltd.?
14.8.7.20

Sophos
Amonetize
4.97

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V0128
7.2.28

VIPRE Antivirus
Amonetize
25908

File size:
332 KB (340,008 bytes)

Product version:
2.1.12

Copyright:
(c) Amônétízé Ltd, 2012,2013. All rights reserved.

Original file name:
Installer.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
Amonetize Downloader

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\temp\youtube research software platinum.zip__3038_i300753101_il140329.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
Amonetize ltd.

Authority:
Thawte, Inc.

Valid from:
3/19/2013 1:00:00 AM

Valid to:
6/19/2015 1:59:59 AM

Subject:
CN=Amonetize ltd., O=Amonetize ltd., L=Raanana, S=Alberta, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=Thawte Code Signing CA - G2, O="Thawte, Inc.", C=US

Serial number:
235E7B2F1D4E0152189F6381E2BA8C97

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
1/28/2014 8:01:58 PM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
6144:gY4KGMpJSt7UcCSW42Z8BJfgEsceJJTLIEb08iCYGIYZ9D8YppAtx:gYTGMpJA7UcFW42Z0Jf1uLIZ8vdIYZ9u

Entry address:
0x27684

Entry point:
E8, 9A, 95, 00, 00, E9, 89, FE, FF, FF, 57, 8B, C6, 83, E0, 0F, 85, C0, 0F, 85, C1, 00, 00, 00, 8B, D1, 83, E1, 7F, C1, EA, 07, 74, 65, EB, 06, 8D, 9B, 00, 00, 00, 00, 66, 0F, 6F, 06, 66, 0F, 6F, 4E, 10, 66, 0F, 6F, 56, 20, 66, 0F, 6F, 5E, 30, 66, 0F, 7F, 07, 66, 0F, 7F, 4F, 10, 66, 0F, 7F, 57, 20, 66, 0F, 7F, 5F, 30, 66, 0F, 6F, 66, 40, 66, 0F, 6F, 6E, 50, 66, 0F, 6F, 76, 60, 66, 0F, 6F, 7E, 70, 66, 0F, 7F, 67, 40, 66, 0F, 7F, 6F, 50, 66, 0F, 7F, 77, 60, 66, 0F, 7F, 7F, 70, 8D, B6, 80, 00, 00, 00, 8D, BF...
 
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Code size:
231.5 KB (237,056 bytes)

The file youtube research software platinum.zip__3038_i300753101_il140329.exe has been seen being distributed by the following 10 URLs.

http://download.getlinksinaseconds.com/.../get.php?q=luther.3x01.hdtv_x264-fov.mp4.flv&ti1=500000&ti2=1&ti3=2014-01-28T22:22:31.073466 00:00

http://fb-hosting-apps.com/download.php?version=1.1.1.20&campid=3515&instid[appname]=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual_Downloader&instid[appsetupurl]=http://download.deluge-torrent.org/windows/deluge-1.3.6-win32-setup.exe&instid[cmdline]=/S&instid[appimageurl]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/d1/logo150x150.png&prefix=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual&instid[thankyoupage]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../thank_you.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00&parameter=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual&instid[interrupted]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../interrupted.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00&parameter=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual&ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00

http://fb-hosting-apps.com/download.php?version=1.1.1.20&campid=3516&instid[appname]=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual_Downloader&instid[appsetupurl]=http://download.deluge-torrent.org/windows/deluge-1.3.6-win32-setup.exe&instid[cmdline]=/S&instid[appimageurl]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/d1/logo150x150.png&prefix=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual&instid[thankyoupage]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../thank_you.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00&parameter=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual&instid[interrupted]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../interrupted.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00&parameter=Loncin 110cc Engine Manual&ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00

http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../get.php?q=Loncin_110cc_Engine_Manual&ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T08:14:26.500881 00:00

http://download.thankdownload.com/.../get.php?q=AlexB Modern White Dynamics PRO for Acustica Audio Nebula 3.rar&ti1=945000&ti2=0&ti3=2014-01-29T12:08:29.960382 00:00

http://fb-hosting-apps.com/download.php?version=1.1.1.20&campid=3515&instid[appname]=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe_Downloader&instid[appsetupurl]=http://download.deluge-torrent.org/windows/deluge-1.3.6-win32-setup.exe&instid[cmdline]=/S&instid[appimageurl]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/d1/logo150x150.png&prefix=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe&instid[thankyoupage]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../thank_you.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00&parameter=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe&instid[interrupted]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../interrupted.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00&parameter=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe&ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00

http://fb-hosting-apps.com/download.php?version=1.1.1.20&campid=3516&instid[appname]=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe_Downloader&instid[appsetupurl]=http://download.deluge-torrent.org/windows/deluge-1.3.6-win32-setup.exe&instid[cmdline]=/S&instid[appimageurl]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/d1/logo150x150.png&prefix=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe&instid[thankyoupage]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../thank_you.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00&parameter=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe&instid[interrupted]=http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../interrupted.php?ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00&parameter=Battlefield Heroes Funds Adder 2012 2.0v.exe&ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00

http://download.reliabletrusteddownloads.com/.../get.php?q=Battlefield_Heroes_Funds_Adder_2012_2.0v.exe&ti1=1405000&ti2=3&ti3=2014-01-29T11:58:23.032715 00:00

http://www.transdownload.com/download.php?version=1.1.1.20&campid=5547&instid[appname]=win.7.x.64.ptb&instid[appsetupurl]=http://16.get.getmdownloader.com/files/MD_setup_1.0.16.exe&instid[cmdline]=/verysilent&instid[appimageurl]=http://.../static/md/images/logo_150.png&prefix=win.7.x.64.ptb&instid[thankyoupage]=http://.../upgrade&ti1=w197s0i923p16e9c0&ti2=If4btEM7ArYj2w8u5gAqCwpLub5JxfaDB5HcE6LeHALuDACuTDTXuMHIXIciOacJ2eMkvzcbiFe_YZ1CWMWEC8U

http://getmdownloader.com/download/.../ghAZgaRKXU8Oc0GnN1ITcRD&k=Ia0kDnlrLNwbJBm527qiUHKlPQDApgpyJiaUdUTBwhsC_5BcyHBAfFXOxmydAZz0KcDS6AgYAls2DpKKOEwbd8E

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

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to www.soledownload.com  (54.225.181.84:80)

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to www.activemonetizer.com  (23.23.96.46:80)

 
http://www.activemonetizer.com/index.php?Net2=v2.0.50727&Net4=&OSversion=NT5.1SP3&Slv=&Sysid=B21844787&Sysid1=B21844787&X64=N&admin=Y&browser=IEXPLORE.EXE&chver=&exe=ikjut__1628676&offver=&lang_DfltUser=04

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