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pivot4.2_tsa2859dd.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 pivot4.2_tsa2859dd.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 file has been seen being downloaded from d.adirectdownload-about.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:
d29511908d07b41c401e9ad38290472c

SHA-1:
41406aa209c1d21af624ccd2d0304ee886a07ba1

SHA-256:
f30ba480ee61e48826e2e035ccb40f7a2d3eca4eddc345fa0a3a02834cbef13a

Scanner detections:
12 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
Bundles the Conduit Toolbar and/or Conduit Search Protect.

Description:
This 'download manager' is also considered bundleware, a utility designed to download software (possibly legitimate or opensource) and bundle it with a number of optional offers including ad-supported utilities, toolbars, shopping comparison tools and browser extensions.

Analysis date:
11/24/2024 10:35:59 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Win32:Adware-BRM [PUP]
2014.9-150125

AVG
Generic
2016.0.3219

Baidu Antivirus
PUA.Win32.ClientConnect
4.0.3.15125

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.025

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
9.11036

G Data
Win32.Application.Conduit
15.1.24

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.191.14683

Kaspersky
not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.Agent
14.0.0.2588

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2015.01.25.08

Qihoo 360 Security
HEUR/QVM30.1.Malware.Gen
1.0.0.1015

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Bundler.Perion.Conduit
15.1.25.8

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
36784

File size:
725.9 KB (743,360 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\pivot4.2_tsa2859dd.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 11:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM4, 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:
201C61613E36EF7DD163280196CD80F7

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:rEMx5GciRtqN/612SFxoT/o/7+Vf6RH1PussbFhddkGhl+hkAoW68/JCfe6bMfLZ:r/1sP12Sv6oTii1pObzkGhlQ9oW68hCc

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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Entropy:
7.9155

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file pivot4.2_tsa2859dd.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://d.adirectdownload-about.com/Default.ashx?bundleid=66ff7310-719b-4045-88fc-7c770591d87b

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/16724643/16745766/?mainofferId=16721209&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.6.67.16744632.01&Language=US-EN

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