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servicesoptimizer.exe

InstallIQ

InstallX, LLC

The InstallIQ (InstallX) installation program is a co-bundle stub that devlivers software monetization offers during installation. These offers include web browser toolbars and extensions. The application servicesoptimizer.exe, “InstallIQ Installation Utility” by InstallX has been detected as adware by 15 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the InstallIQ Installation Manager installer. It is also typically executed from an Internet Explorer cache folder. The file has been seen being downloaded from www.majorgeeks.com.
Publisher:
InstallX, LLC  (signed and verified)

Product:
InstallIQ

Description:
InstallIQ Installation Utility

Version:
1.128.0.0

MD5:
51d6ad7f4efe6fda998b1f7d959f6250

SHA-1:
c32f727a6f356f65c5623c3f681636186af8e67a

SHA-256:
26a13c9a4171c3fd3d669a08545a0fb1aee14302b7e13b82af458c6f16db75e1

Scanner detections:
15 / 68

Status:
Adware

Explanation:
InstallIQ is a bundled offer download and install manager that is designed to show sponsored offers during installation that typically includes adware type toolbars, browser extensions and plugin or other potentially unwanted software along with the promised application.

Description:
This is also known as bundleware, or downloadware, which is an downloader designed to simply deliver ad-supported offers in the setup routine of an otherwise legitimate software.

Analysis date:
11/5/2024 1:34:36 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Agnitum Outpost
Riskware.InstallIQ
7.1.1

Avira AntiVirus
APPL/InstallIQ.lpsd
7.11.144.32

AVG
MalSign.Generic
2015.0.3479

Comodo Security
Application.Win32.InstallIQ.B
18047

Dr.Web
Adware.W3i.47
9.0.1.0271

ESET NOD32
Win32/InstallIQ (variant)
8.9639

herdProtect (fuzzy)
variant of coretemp_installer.exe (Adware)
2014.5.10.8

IKARUS anti.virus
APPL
t3scan.1.6.1.0

K7 AntiVirus
Unwanted-Program
13.176.11451

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.InstallIQ
v2014.03.19.03

McAfee
Artemis!B00A1F891F92
5600.7135

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Installer.InstallX.R
14.9.30.13

Sophos
InstallQ
4.98

Trend Micro House Call
TROJ_GEN.F47V0329
7.2.78

VIPRE Antivirus
InstallIQ Installer
28040

File size:
522.1 KB (534,608 bytes)

Product version:
1.128.0.0

Copyright:
Copyright ©2013 InstallX, LLC. All rights reserved.

Original file name:
InstallIQStub.exe

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Bundler/Installer:
InstallIQ Installation Manager

Language:
English (United States)

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

Digital Signature
Signed by:
InstallX, LLC

Authority:
DigiCert Inc

Valid from:
3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Valid to:
3/26/2014 12:00:00 PM

Subject:
CN="InstallX, LLC", O="InstallX, LLC", L=Sartell, S=Minnesota, C=US

Issuer:
CN=DigiCert Assured ID Code Signing CA-1, OU=www.digicert.com, O=DigiCert Inc, C=US

Serial number:
030985B5A39F75A13A497DAB8BF611F7

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
1/16/2014 8:56:43 PM

OS version:
5.1

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
11.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:KR5LCBCv9sfkBNtvbTvsjkNmVEcBAggs92:KRpQ096k1bjC6mVbADg2

Entry address:
0xD958

Entry point:
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Code size:
335 KB (343,040 bytes)

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

http://www.majorgeeks.com/index.php?ct=files&action=download&

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