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winrar_tsv3d8jzi.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 winrar_tsv3d8jzi.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 8 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 WinRAR archiver but will also install additional software offers which include adware, PUPs and browser toolbars. The file has been seen being downloaded from d.bbadabout-home.com and multiple other hosts. 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:
e6e816c9939da796a4ca5abd82dd0629

SHA-1:
768f6eb23cca758241d4ee8f64ded9e3f4ec6d10

SHA-256:
0ad23d6e0eeb40b775d1dfdd1bb9685f224fccef20b16f1d8a597df5f101546b

Scanner detections:
8 / 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:
11/5/2024 1:01:48 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3328

Baidu Antivirus
PUA.Win32.ClientConnect
4.0.3.14108

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
8.10508

IKARUS anti.virus
PUA.Toolbar.Conduit
t3scan.1.7.8.0

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.10.08.01

McAfee
Artemis!E6E816C9939D
5600.6984

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.Q
14.10.8.1

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
33644

File size:
620 KB (634,888 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\winrar_tsv3d8jzi.exe

Digital Signature
Signed by:
ClientConnect LTD

Authority:
Symantec Corporation

Valid from:
9/15/2014 7:00:00 PM

Valid to:
9/17/2015 6:59:59 PM

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=DM6, O=ClientConnect LTD, L=Ness Ziona, S=Israel, C=IL

Issuer:
CN=Symantec Class 3 SHA256 Code Signing CA, OU=Symantec Trust Network, O=Symantec Corporation, C=US

Serial number:
12A6FD0B37B9C113F37D28954E635514

File PE Metadata
Compilation timestamp:
2/24/2012 1:19:59 PM

OS version:
5.0

OS bitness:
Win32

Subsystem:
Windows GUI

Linker version:
10.0

CTPH (ssdeep):
12288:YEPpEDrZQDvVf6gaD8ycymztf0/6zBcpgHd2O4TQBVqU4+sz/H:YoiDrZQDm8dvH26ELOYF

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:
7.9581

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file winrar_tsv3d8jzi.exe has been seen being distributed by the following 4 URLs.

http://d.bbadabout-home.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=22&SoftwareName=WinRAR&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/winrar.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../winrar_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Complete support for RAR and ZIP, compress 8 to 30 percent better than ZIP!&PUID=1605757286737763630&PPD=search,51271320802,winrar,e,,c,WinRAR,,,www.free-soft-download.com&FID=CIP548rnjMECFYU9aQodUoYAhg&InstallSessionID=16057572867377636301212633&CID=11119

http://de.mirroring-contentfiles-k.com/3/446/ct4460903/9a1991da83904966a9cbe8be2fc166a4/Downloads/Prod/DDE1.4.0.1_nc6.140910.01/.../WinRAR.exe

http://d.branch-pathdrivek.com/Default.ashx?bundleid=9a1991da-8390-4966-a9cb-e8be2fc166a4&PUID=1523566591201991536&PPD=search,51271320802,winrar,e,,c,WinRAR,,,www.free-soft-download.com&FID=CN-77Ivii8ECFeZAMgodbFsA3w&InstallSessionID=152356659120199153615265513&CID=11119

http://d.bbadabout-home.com//ThinDMDownload/ThinDMDownload.ashx?PublisherID=198&Setid=22&SoftwareName=WinRAR&SoftwareDownloadUrl=http://downloads.safestdownloads.com/winrar.exe&ImageUrl=http://cdn.safestdownloads.com/resources/.../winrar_1.png&SoftwareDescription=Complete support for RAR and ZIP, compress 8 to 30 percent better than ZIP!&PUID=1523566591201991536&PPD=search,51271320802,winrar,e,,c,WinRAR,,,www.free-soft-download.com&FID=CN-77Ivii8ECFeZAMgodbFsA3w&InstallSessionID=152356659120199153615265513&CID=11119

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/11568539/11589662/?mainofferId=11565105&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.1.15.11588528.01&Language=US-EN

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