left 4 dead__3422_il117255.exe.gz

The file left 4 dead__3422_il117255.exe.gz has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 1 anti-malware scanner with very strong indications that the file is a potential threat. It 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. The file has been seen being downloaded from www.striker1field.info and multiple other hosts.
MD5:
482d53b585960efaad96f96b9c40d5a3

SHA-1:
73385f4b507b0df4784ff2d394cb5206690af01e

SHA-256:
66efec8a56f06e30b95d1f8cc9fdfa5f2acdff73a5f17a6bf18fdb393a3dafe0

Scanner detections:
1 / 68

Status:
Potentially unwanted

Analysis date:
11/16/2024 12:31:16 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
Adware.Amonetize (M)
16.8.6.10

File size:
634.4 KB (649,671 bytes)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\left 4 dead__3422_il117255.exe.gz

The file left 4 dead__3422_il117255.exe.gz has been seen being distributed by the following 4 URLs.

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