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sp-downloader_ds.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 sp-downloader_ds.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 11 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) installer. It is also typically executed from the user's temporary directory. The file has been seen being downloaded from www.apptilio.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)

Description:
Custom Installer

Version:
1.3.0.3

MD5:
d683cfb7970b96ad5dd376698aae1774

SHA-1:
70c21f45c95df52e5a62762be1bb97d5079ac2fd

SHA-256:
526d906835684de2572e84510225ed6585d52f3a04d9331d78613b7054fd687a

Scanner detections:
11 / 68

Status:
Adware

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

Analysis date:
12/25/2024 12:46:47 AM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AVG
Generic.D18.dropper
2015.0.3389

Baidu Antivirus
Adware.Win32.Conduit
4.0.3.1487

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.45
9.0.1.0219

ESET NOD32
Win32/Conduit.SearchProtect
8.10038

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
8/7/2014

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.SearchProtect.A
v2014.08.07.02

McAfee
Artemis!D683CFB7970B
5600.7045

Qihoo 360 Security
HEUR/Malware.QVM06.Gen
1.0.0.1015

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Installer.ClientConnect.Q
14.8.7.14

Trend Micro House Call
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0701
7.2.219

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
30914

File size:
377.2 KB (386,208 bytes)

Copyright:
ClientConnect Ltd.

File type:
Executable application (Win32 EXE)

Installer:
NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System)

Language:
Language Neutral

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\appdata\local\temp\sp-downloader_ds.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 5:00:00 PM

Valid to:
2/5/2016 4:59:59 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 12:20:04 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
6144:l50gUCPLXqbug5y7SHirc/izPHDufi7MdazTj6N0txhGSzi09xvW:H0gzLX5U+PHDufi7MdaLO00Sl+

Entry address:
0x38AF

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, 68, A2, 40, 00, 89, 6C, 24, 14, FF, 15, 30, 90, 40, 00, 68, 01, 80, 00, 00, FF, 15, B4, 90, 40, 00, 55, FF, 15, C0, 92, 40, 00, 6A, 08, A3, 98, EB, 47, 00, E8, 36, 2A, 00, 00, 55, 68, B4, 02, 00, 00, A3, B0, EA, 47, 00, 8D, 44, 24, 38, 50, 55, 68, 64, A2, 40, 00, FF, 15, 84, 91, 40, 00, 68, 4C, A2, 40, 00, 68, A0, 6A, 47, 00, E8, 18, 27, 00, 00, FF, 15, B0, 90, 40, 00, 50, BF, A0, F0, 4C, 00, 57, E8, 06, 27, 00, 00...
 
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Entropy:
7.9141

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
29 KB (29,696 bytes)

The file sp-downloader_ds.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

http://www.apptilio.com/offer_pages/.../sp-downloader_ds.exe

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/8658502/8679625/?mainofferId=8655068&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.6.67.8678491.01&Language=US-EN

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