wiseconvert_tsv3d3n3q.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 wiseconvert_tsv3d3n3q.exe by ClientConnect has been detected as adware by 15 anti-malware scanners. The program is a setup application that uses the Perion Download Manager installer. The file has been seen being downloaded from dde.de.saeaservices.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:
7af346106c5e2dab96e4e10fab176ed4

SHA-1:
a960a07a9cb6f26a084bfe0e842bc57515a6b487

SHA-256:
4c5d0b20abb495248d67ef1be87a8e80deacb627faebc535e2c27b8f06d79a59

Scanner detections:
15 / 68

Status:
Adware

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

Description:
This is an installer which may bundle legitimate applications with offers for additional 3rd-party applications that may be unwanted by the user. While the installer contains an 'opt-out' feature this is not set be defult and is usually overlooked.

Analysis date:
11/24/2024 4:02:35 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

avast!
Win32:Adware-BRM [PUP]
2014.9-140925

AVG
Generic
2015.0.3340

Baidu Antivirus
Adware.Win32.Toolbar
4.0.3.14925

Dr.Web
Adware.Conduit.87
9.0.1.0268

ESET NOD32
Win32/ClientConnect (variant)
8.10465

Fortinet FortiGate
Riskware/Agent
9/25/2014

K7 AntiVirus
Trojan
13.183.13490

Malwarebytes
PUP.Optional.ClientConnect
v2014.09.25.08

McAfee
Artemis!7AF346106C5E
5600.6996

NANO AntiVirus
Trojan.Win32.ClientConnect.deinfe
0.28.2.62286

Qihoo 360 Security
Win32/Virus.WebToolbar.8f1
1.0.0.1015

Reason Heuristics
PUP.ClientConnect.V
14.9.25.20

Trend Micro House Call
Suspicious_GEN.F47V0917
7.2.268

VIPRE Antivirus
Conduit
33426

Zillya! Antivirus
Adware.Agent.Win32.12503
2.0.0.1934

File size:
620.3 KB (635,144 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\wiseconvert_tsv3d3n3q.exe

Digital Signature
Authority:
VeriSign, Inc.

Valid from:
2/3/2014 6:00:00 PM

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

Subject:
CN=ClientConnect LTD, OU=Digital ID Class 3 - Microsoft Software Validation v2, OU=DM2, 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:
41F2089F74119A9424A811A0F468F781

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:/ETUDmOPRPaLu1VBGaIo+x/uwrOSRAQg+thbAsjNH+J8j:/EUmYELu5GaX+vrOSRAQDtLYej

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:
7.9578

Packer / compiler:
Nullsoft install system v2.x

Code size:
28 KB (28,672 bytes)

The file wiseconvert_tsv3d3n3q.exe has been seen being distributed by the following URL.

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/10862449/10883572/?mainofferId=10859015&CurrentStep=2&TotalSteps=4&DownloadBrowser=IE&CType=-1&UserMode=-1&DMVersion=1.3.0.08.10882438.01&Language=US-EN

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