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firefox_tsa1lim3l.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 firefox_tsa1lim3l.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 5 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. The installer is marketed through download protals and search ads as the free Mozilla Firefox web browser but will also install additional software offers which include adware, PUPs and browser toolbars.

File name:

Publisher:

ClientConnect LTD (signed and verified)

MD5:

1483fbaacde033cb00b3cedd5ace435b

SHA-1:

089dc7aca223673821f41e2fa179d6bb586a2f97

SHA-256:

7c7eb48d2557cd7cea45ce580fe56324b31361894757ad413961b98477ef6506

Scanner detections:

5 / 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:

12/27/2024 7:00:34 PM UTC (today)

Scan engine

Detection

Engine version

Baidu Antivirus

PUA.Win32.ClientConnect

4.0.3.14920

ESET NOD32

Win32/ClientConnect (variant)

8.10432

Malwarebytes

PUP.Optional.ClientConnect

v2014.09.20.11

Reason Heuristics

PUP.ClientConnect.R

14.9.20.11

VIPRE Antivirus

Conduit

33200

File size:

620.2 KB (635,040 bytes)

File type:

Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:

Perion Download Manager (using Nullsoft Install System)

Language:

Language Neutral

Common path:

C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\{random}\firefox_tsa1lim3l.exe

Digital Signature

Signed by:

ClientConnect LTD

Authority:

Symantec Corporation

Valid from:

9/16/2014 1:00:00 AM

Valid to:

9/18/2015 12:59:59 AM

Subject:

CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=DM6, O=ClientConnect LTD, L=Ness Ziona, S=Israel, C=IL

Issuer:

CN=Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA, OU=Symantec Trust Network, O=Symantec Corporation, C=US

Serial number:

12A6FD0B37B9C113F37D28954E635514

File PE Metadata

Compilation timestamp:

2/24/2012 7:19:59 PM

OS version:

5.0

OS bitness:

Win32

Subsystem:

Windows GUI

Linker version:

10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):

12288:eEOnz8D55ArR5Hf8QHL/OxLrkLCTU1S0rOnjTsH:exn++NxlL/erGCKxOn/s

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... 
[+]

Entropy:

7.9580

Packer / compiler:

Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:

28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file firefox_tsa1lim3l.exe has been seen being distributed by the following 12 URLs.

http://dm.dmccint.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1523566523550166262&PPD=search,46847636063,firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CjwKEAjwqO-gBRCEyp2Fufm0lBASJAAZrX-5rF7hzWDaiCM96zN5jLMWocxeW9-FWAgLcSgjkfy6vhoCiBfw_wcB&InstallSessionID=1523566523550166262164210153&CID=11134

http://c27b6a7137dc40e283077bf1c9346496.download.dmccint.com/Default.ashx?EnvironmentID=1&PUID=1605757228717582946&PPD=search,44722399223,download firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=Cj0KEQjw7vmgBRDdnLPZp7aBlroBEiQA7_NmVwGgXilXLIj0pACv4gnSGlbxt8RCH-gG3c0t2-2qCzkaAp5x8P8HAQ&InstallSessionID=1605757228717582946192546176&CID=11134

http://dm.dmccint.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1605757228717582946&PPD=search,44722399223,download firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=Cj0KEQjw7vmgBRDdnLPZp7aBlroBEiQA7_NmVwGgXilXLIj0pACv4gnSGlbxt8RCH-gG3c0t2-2qCzkaAp5x8P8HAQ&InstallSessionID=1605757228717582946192546176&CID=11134

http://dde.de.mirroring-contentfiles-k.com/11/864/ct8647911/c27b6a7137dc40e283077bf1c9346496/Downloads/Prod/DDE1.4.0.1_nc6.140910.01/.../Firefox.exe

http://c27b6a7137dc40e283077bf1c9346496.download.dmccint.com/Default.ashx?EnvironmentID=1&PUID=1605757234325992354&PPD=search,44722400663,firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CPfIrZ7E9cACFcsJwwodHhAAsQ&InstallSessionID=160575723432599235419122986&CID=11134

http://de.mirroring-contentfiles-k.com/11/864/ct8647911/c27b6a7137dc40e283077bf1c9346496/Downloads/Prod/DDE1.4.0.1_nc6.140910.01/.../Firefox.exe

http://d.branch-pathdrivek.com/Default.ashx?bundleid=c27b6a71-37dc-40e2-8307-7bf1c9346496&PUID=1605757247482033824&PPD=search,44722406303,firefox free download,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CJjStYuw-8ACFc1_MgodIhAAww&InstallSessionID=160575724748203382425747608&CID=11134

http://d.bbadabout-home.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1605757247482033824&PPD=search,44722406303,firefox free download,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CJjStYuw-8ACFc1_MgodIhAAww&InstallSessionID=160575724748203382425747608&CID=11134

http://dm.dmccint.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1523566511912918604&PPD=search,44722400663,firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=Cj0KEQjw4uSgBRDZveXz9M-E1aoBEiQA2RMP6lWuoJA_7OdOZvxlvQKZPjJhlBa8mVwthfsYXPFgKRAaAq6T8P8HAQ&InstallSessionID=1523566511912918604152239752&CID=11134

http://dm.dmccint.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1605757234325992354&PPD=search,44722400663,firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CPfIrZ7E9cACFcsJwwodHhAAsQ&InstallSessionID=160575723432599235419122986&CID=11134

http://dm.dmccint.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1523566525121511012&PPD=search,44655707423,mozilla firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CjwKEAjwqO-gBRCEyp2Fufm0lBASJAAZrX-5pNBf1URDNkTC_8gas2xY--Vn8PMfaE6keu6bawJe8BoCiDjw_wcB&InstallSessionID=1523566525121511012232146838&CID=11134

http://dm.dmccint.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=26&SoftwareName=Firefox&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/firefox-mozilla.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../firefox-mozilla_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Surf the Web comfortably, relying on speed, safety.&PUID=1605757222251504570&PPD=search,44722400663,firefox,e,,c,Firefox,,,www.download-free-soft.net&FID=CKDWy-2V8MACFabMtAodCz0Asg&InstallSessionID=160575722225150457016120731&CID=11134

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/10523839/10544962/?mainofferId=10520405&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.0.05.10543828.01&Language=US-EN

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