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minecraft_tsv53thvf.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 minecraft_tsv53thvf.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 12 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 Minecraft but will also install additional software offers which include adware, PUPs and browser toolbars. The file has been seen being downloaded from 2353a982c0ec4441be9797073bac2288.setuping-onlinedrive.com. 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:
bc4f918174fd4ad9b090a5c80ec7c8e0

SHA-1:
c0abd57be8fc8b8f9c3acb5d4b2a3c2552fcfc52

SHA-256:
f79398dea64b050f6cb0071046196c0ecb6f52d2e06668d7f5cd77a66a9a6908

Scanner detections:
12 / 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:
11/28/2024 3:35:28 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Adware-BRM [PUP]
141130-1

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3262

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.05190

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect.A potentially unwanted application
7.0.302.0

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.187.14319

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
15.0.0.543

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.12.13.12

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.6.63850

Qihoo 360 Security
Win32/Virus.WebToolbar.8f1
1.0.0.1015

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.T
14.12.13.0

Trend Micro House Call
Suspici.05DBE0FE
7.2.347

VIPRE Antivirus
Threat.4786236
35418

File size:
718.2 KB (735,464 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\minecraft_tsv53thvf.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 7:00:00 PM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 6:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=WL, 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:
5A60D12BC8FFD4AFAE161FA04715CBC4

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

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:uEbuEGqDuu+E7XTf3vh1WsvJBbtyPC4bdLc1wfNO8UcVRtLsfV7oC9q/4OFJsssx:uE2gIAXTnTWsvJ1tyPCgLc1wVO8UcVR0

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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Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file minecraft_tsv53thvf.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://2353a982c0ec4441be9797073bac2288.setuping-onlinedrive.com/Default.ashx?EnvironmentID=1&PUID=1523567001986325404&CID=11096&PPD=1434,147953,20IILb4d4pKVf8Rm3ap3vC1xZEq8000.,,,,minecraft2,,,www.newest-minecrafts.net&FID=10218e77abe93bb12394a198956e8b&InstallSessionID=152356700198632540443446371

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/14894581/14915704/?mainofferId=14891147&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.4.49.14914570.01&Language=US-EN

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