| URL: | https://torchbrowser.com/ |
| Full analysis: | https://app.any.run/tasks/a9d2a6b5-d0c2-4ae8-80eb-b750aedca2d0 |
| Verdict: | Malicious activity |
| Threats: | Adware is a form of malware that targets users with unwanted advertisements, often disrupting their browsing experience. It typically infiltrates systems through software bundling, malicious websites, or deceptive downloads. Once installed, it may track user activity, collect sensitive data, and display intrusive ads, including pop-ups or banners. Some advanced adware variants can bypass security measures and establish persistence on devices, making removal challenging. Additionally, adware can create vulnerabilities that other malware can exploit, posing a significant risk to user privacy and system security. |
| Analysis date: | April 14, 2019, 21:43:19 |
| OS: | Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (build: 7601, 32 bit) |
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| MD5: | B7CE734F4504EAA974F34F2646B83680 |
| SHA1: | 1976C4DC057CE34D15B6264D951F74F3719F421C |
| SHA256: | 549C140B769D48A9F6B7CD5AAE2540CAF5BDFA8A6E6E4C342122E2B0FEDBBF43 |
| SSDEEP: | 3:N8CXGolyyK3:2C9tK3 |
PID | CMD | Path | Indicators | Parent process | |||||||||||
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| 540 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --type=utility --field-trial-handle=1132,12441418015464646790,14022299891012284228,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=utility --utility-allowed-dir="C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\scoped_dir2800_28815" --service-request-channel-token=DE7EFF61D79407D7AFAFDCAF56A48A8D --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2312 --ignored=" --type=renderer " /prefetch:8 | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe | — | torch.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: LOW Description: Torch Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 572 | netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Torch" dir=in action=allow program="C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" enable=yes | C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe | — | nsB142.tmp | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Network Command Shell Exit code: 0 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 628 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --type=ppapi-broker --field-trial-handle=1132,12441418015464646790,14022299891012284228,131072 --lang=en-US --device-scale-factor=1 --ppapi-antialiased-text-enabled=0 --ppapi-subpixel-rendering-setting=0 --service-request-channel-token=5658472F1A9DF9A7F15FDD25064093BD --mojo-platform-channel-handle=2648 /prefetch:4 | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe | — | torch.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Torch Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 672 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --type=renderer --field-trial-handle=1132,12441418015464646790,14022299891012284228,131072 --disable-gpu-compositing --service-pipe-token=13ADA0FE48B71FC75A241E0BFB0FE4B7 --lang=en-US --extension-process --enable-offline-auto-reload --enable-offline-auto-reload-visible-only --device-scale-factor=1 --num-raster-threads=2 --enable-main-frame-before-activation --service-request-channel-token=13ADA0FE48B71FC75A241E0BFB0FE4B7 --renderer-client-id=27 --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3392 /prefetch:1 | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe | — | torch.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: LOW Description: Torch Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 852 | netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="hola_plugin_x64.exe" dir=in action=allow program="C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Plugins\Hola\hola_plugin_x64.exe" enable=yes | C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe | — | nsB899.tmp | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Network Command Shell Exit code: 0 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 936 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --type=gpu-process --field-trial-handle=1132,12441418015464646790,14022299891012284228,131072 --gpu-preferences=KAAAAAAAAAAABwAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAGAAAQAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAACgAAAAEAAAAIAAAAAAAAAAoAAAAAAAAADAAAAAAAAAAOAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACwAAABAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAoAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAEAAAALAAAA --gpu-vendor-id=0x1234 --gpu-device-id=0x1111 --gpu-driver-vendor=Microsoft --gpu-driver-version=6.1.7600.16385 --gpu-driver-date=6-21-2006 --service-request-channel-token=42A88B4C255A03AA18B646C21F9C08DB --mojo-platform-channel-handle=1164 --ignored=" --type=renderer " /prefetch:2 | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe | — | torch.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: LOW Description: Torch Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 964 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\nsy8D7D.tmp\nso99F3.tmp\setup.exe" --install-archive="C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\nsy8D7D.tmp\nso99F3.tmp\chrome.packed.7z" --do-not-launch-chrome --do-not-create-any-shortcuts | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\nsy8D7D.tmp\nso99F3.tmp\setup.exe | ns71D4.tmp | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Torch Installer Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 1032 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\nsy8D7D.tmp\nso99F3.tmp\setup.exe" --register-torch-browser="C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Temp\nsy8D7D.tmp\nso99F3.tmp\setup.exe | — | TorchSetupstub.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Torch Installer Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 1208 | "C:\Users\admin\Downloads\TorchSetupstub.exe" /UAC:3014E /NCRC | C:\Users\admin\Downloads\TorchSetupstub.exe | TorchSetupstub.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media, Inc Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Torch Browser Exit code: 1223 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| 1308 | "C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --type=utility --field-trial-handle=1132,12441418015464646790,14022299891012284228,131072 --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=utility --service-request-channel-token=291107EF49411E81BA56869EDB9F4E1D --mojo-platform-channel-handle=3496 --ignored=" --type=renderer " /prefetch:8 | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe | — | torch.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Torch Media Inc. Integrity Level: LOW Description: Torch Exit code: 0 Version: 65.0.0.1617 Modules
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| (PID) Process: | (3300) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BrowserExitCodes |
| Operation: | write | Name: | 1740-13199751809759250 |
Value: 259 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BLBeacon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | failed_count |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BLBeacon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | state |
Value: 2 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\ThirdParty |
| Operation: | write | Name: | StatusCodes |
Value: | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\ThirdParty |
| Operation: | write | Name: | StatusCodes |
Value: 01000000 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BLBeacon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | state |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Update\ClientState\{8A69D345-D564-463c-AFF1-A69D9E530F96} |
| Operation: | write | Name: | dr |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome |
| Operation: | write | Name: | UsageStatsInSample |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BrowserExitCodes |
| Operation: | delete value | Name: | 3488-13197474229333984 |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (1740) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Update\ClientStateMedium\{8A69D345-D564-463C-AFF1-A69D9E530F96} |
| Operation: | write | Name: | usagestats |
Value: 0 | |||
PID | Process | Filename | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\ShaderCache\GPUCache\index | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\ShaderCache\GPUCache\data_0 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\ShaderCache\GPUCache\data_1 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\ShaderCache\GPUCache\data_2 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\ShaderCache\GPUCache\data_3 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\e9c065d2-94a2-4b84-a7fc-5f3b5e83b508.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\GPUCache\index | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\data_reduction_proxy_leveldb\000018.dbtmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\GPUCache\data_0 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 1740 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\GPUCache\data_1 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
PID | Process | Method | HTTP Code | IP | URL | CN | Type | Size | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
— | — | HEAD | 302 | 172.217.21.238:80 | http://redirector.gvt1.com/edgedl/release2/chrome_component/TMho2zfwKDA_32.0.0.171/32.0.0.171_win_PepperFlashPlayer.crx3 | US | — | — | whitelisted |
2800 | torch.exe | GET | — | 82.163.48.80:80 | http://suggest.torchbrowser.com/suggest.php?src=crb&sid=678&ua=Torch&qu=por&ft=json | US | — | — | malicious |
— | — | HEAD | 200 | 173.194.182.166:80 | http://r1---sn-hpa7zns6.gvt1.com/edgedl/release2/chrome_component/TMho2zfwKDA_32.0.0.171/32.0.0.171_win_PepperFlashPlayer.crx3?cms_redirect=yes&mip=82.102.26.195&mm=28&mn=sn-hpa7zns6&ms=nvh&mt=1555277506&mv=u&pl=25&shardbypass=yes | US | — | — | whitelisted |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | POST | 200 | 212.235.109.38:80 | http://service.torchbrowser.com/install_statistics.php | IL | xml | 1.04 Kb | malicious |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | GET | 200 | 95.140.239.36:80 | http://598c3e7fc74b.bitsngo.net/packs/pack.exe | GB | executable | 76.5 Mb | malicious |
1928 | TorchCrashHandler.exe | POST | 200 | 212.235.109.38:80 | http://service.torchbrowser.com/alerter.php | IL | xml | 438 b | malicious |
2800 | torch.exe | GET | 200 | 212.235.109.38:80 | http://service.torchbrowser.com/proactor.php?xml | IL | text | 17.9 Kb | malicious |
— | — | GET | 302 | 172.217.21.238:80 | http://redirector.gvt1.com/edgedl/release2/chrome_component/TMho2zfwKDA_32.0.0.171/32.0.0.171_win_PepperFlashPlayer.crx3 | US | html | 459 b | whitelisted |
2800 | torch.exe | GET | 200 | 2.16.186.33:80 | http://www.download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/v3/static/trustedr/en/authrootstl.cab | unknown | compressed | 55.6 Kb | whitelisted |
2800 | torch.exe | POST | 200 | 82.163.48.109:80 | http://service.torchbe.com/ustats.php | US | xml | 38 b | malicious |
PID | Process | IP | Domain | ASN | CN | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3944 | chrome.exe | 82.163.48.80:443 | torchbrowser.com | Xglobe Online LTD | US | malicious |
3944 | chrome.exe | 216.58.208.40:443 | www.googletagmanager.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
3944 | chrome.exe | 172.217.18.10:443 | fonts.googleapis.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
3944 | chrome.exe | 95.140.239.36:443 | 598c3e7fc74b.bitsngo.net | Limelight Networks, Inc. | GB | suspicious |
3944 | chrome.exe | 172.217.23.174:443 | sb-ssl.google.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | 212.235.109.38:80 | service.torchbrowser.com | 013 NetVision Ltd | IL | malicious |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | 95.140.239.36:80 | 598c3e7fc74b.bitsngo.net | Limelight Networks, Inc. | GB | suspicious |
3944 | chrome.exe | 216.58.207.67:443 | clientservices.googleapis.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
1928 | TorchCrashHandler.exe | 212.235.109.38:80 | service.torchbrowser.com | 013 NetVision Ltd | IL | malicious |
3944 | chrome.exe | 172.217.22.3:443 | fonts.gstatic.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
Domain | IP | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
clientservices.googleapis.com |
| whitelisted |
torchbrowser.com |
| whitelisted |
accounts.google.com |
| shared |
fonts.googleapis.com |
| whitelisted |
www.googletagmanager.com |
| whitelisted |
fonts.gstatic.com |
| whitelisted |
www.google-analytics.com |
| whitelisted |
ssl.google-analytics.com |
| whitelisted |
stats.g.doubleclick.net |
| whitelisted |
stat.torchbrowser.com |
| malicious |
PID | Process | Class | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
3944 | chrome.exe | Generic Protocol Command Decode | SURICATA STREAM excessive retransmissions |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | Potential Corporate Privacy Violation | ET POLICY PE EXE or DLL Windows file download HTTP |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET MALWARE W32/SearchSuite Install CnC Beacon |
1208 | TorchSetupstub.exe | Misc activity | ADWARE [PTsecurity] Toolbar.SearchSuit |