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packagei2.exe

VoiceFive Networks, Inc.

The component is part of the TMRG platform which will track various behaviors of web browsing habits including tracking sites and domains visited as well as ads clicked. The application packagei2.exe, “PremierOpinion Installer” by VoiceFive Networks has been detected as adware by 15 anti-malware scanners. This is a self-extracting archive and installer and has been known to bundle potentially unwanted software. Part of RelevantKnowledge, a program typically installed via a software bundle (with the user's knowledge should they read the EULA) and will run in the background collecting and monitoring information about the user's behavior in order to build an extensive profile.
Publisher:
VoiceFive Networks, Inc.  (signed and verified)

Description:
PremierOpinion Installer

Version:
1.0.1.4 (Build 4)

MD5:
d0cbba072f17fab672345bf7c7abd0fa

SHA-1:
66b2ff9f52aede2b7ae28d08bd13ab932387bf99

Scanner detections:
15 / 68

Status:
Adware

Analysis date:
11/6/2024 12:27:47 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AhnLab V3 Security
Adware/Win32.Toolbar
14.05.03

avast!
Win32:Relevant-X [PUP]
2014.9-140503

AVG
RelevantKnowledge
2015.0.3486

Comodo Security
ApplicUnwnt
18135

Dr.Web
Adware.Relevant.101
9.0.1.0160

Emsisoft Anti-Malware
Application.Generic.964608
8.15.06.09.03

ESET NOD32
Win32/Adware.RK.AG (variant)
8.9701

F-Secure
Riskware.Application.Generic.964608
11.2015-09-06_3

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.176.11806

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.RK
14.0.0.3925

Malwarebytes
Adware.PremierOpinion
v2014.05.03.12

Norman
Application.Generic.964608
11.20150609

Reason Heuristics
Threat.Win.Reputation.IMP
15.6.8.23

Sophos
Generic PUA GG
4.98

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V0225
7.2.123

File size:
385.3 KB (394,552 bytes)

Product version:
1.0.1.4 (Build 4)

Copyright:
Copyright © 2007-2013

Original file name:
POInstaller.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Language:
English (United States)

Common path:
C:\Documents and Settings\{user}\Local settings\temporary internet files\content.ie5\{random}\packagei2.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
VoiceFive Networks, Inc.

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
9/12/2012 7:00:00 AM

Valid to:
10/9/2015 6:59:59 AM

Subject:
CN="VoiceFive Networks, Inc.", OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, O="VoiceFive Networks, Inc.", L=Reston, S=Virginia, C=US

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:
7DF0080A576090E4868BAC6B0E459122

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
12/18/2013 9:50:20 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
9.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:cd7bRzhcrnZFUMR6uFTg3o+qqPNghonTskyN:wxzWrnZFUMRVq4+qq6onTiN

Entry address:
0x1E02A

Entry point:
E8, E2, D0, 00, 00, E9, 78, FE, FF, FF, 8B, FF, 55, 8B, EC, 83, EC, 20, 8B, 45, 08, 56, 57, 6A, 08, 59, BE, 64, E1, 44, 00, 8D, 7D, E0, F3, A5, 89, 45, F8, 8B, 45, 0C, 5F, 89, 45, FC, 5E, 85, C0, 74, 0C, F6, 00, 08, 74, 07, C7, 45, F4, 00, 40, 99, 01, 8D, 45, F4, 50, FF, 75, F0, FF, 75, E4, FF, 75, E0, FF, 15, 4C, D2, 44, 00, C9, C2, 08, 00, C3, B8, BC, BC, 42, 00, A3, 00, DF, 45, 00, C7, 05, 04, DF, 45, 00, 46, B3, 42, 00, C7, 05, 08, DF, 45, 00, FA, B2, 42, 00, C7, 05, 0C, DF, 45, 00, 33, B3, 42, 00, C7...
 
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Code size:
302 KB (309,248 bytes)

The file packagei2.exe has been seen being distributed by the following 4 URLs.

http://gsf-cf.softonic.com/66b/2ff/.../poinstaller-1-.exe

http://post.securestudies.com/packages/.../PackageI2.exe

https://jira.ironsrc.com/jira/secure/attachment/.../poinstaller.exe

https://jira.ironsrc.com/jira/secure/attachment/.../poinstaller.exe

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

TCP (HTTP SSL):
Connects to post.securestudies.com  (165.193.78.234:443)

TCP (HTTP):
Connects to ocsp.comodoca.com  (178.255.83.1:80)

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