| URL: | http://update.iobit.com/dl/asc-ultimate-setup.exe |
| Full analysis: | https://app.any.run/tasks/36308075-498a-4fe4-8c19-d043e140659d |
| 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: | September 16, 2019, 08:45:05 |
| OS: | Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (build: 7601, 32 bit) |
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| MD5: | 8101F77B545A8C2796E83389F04E6BB5 |
| SHA1: | 44886048A1EA5135CA478F7759DCDEA72DB287A7 |
| SHA256: | 96E5E023E0E91EBD5155A11AA40CAAD692496527CBF313A02F7906B1ED355F3C |
| SSDEEP: | 3:N1KLQRAMzP+4BCvA:CUnS+WA |
PID | CMD | Path | Indicators | Parent process | |||||||||||
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| 320 | "C:\Windows\System32\regsvr32.exe" /s "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\UninstallExplorer.dll" | C:\Windows\System32\regsvr32.exe | iush.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Microsoft(C) Register Server Exit code: 0 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 324 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\ASCFeature.exe" /av /user | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\ASCFeature.exe | — | ASC.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: IObit ASCFeature Exit code: 0 Version: 13.0.0.1 Modules
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| 324 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\IWsASC.exe" /onout | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\IWsASC.exe | — | ASCAvWsc.exe | |||||||||||
User: SYSTEM Integrity Level: SYSTEM Exit code: 0 Modules
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| 408 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\BrowserProtect.exe" /TurnOn | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\BrowserProtect.exe | Setup.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Browser Protector Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.1.202 Modules
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| 460 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\IWsASC.exe" /onout | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\IWsASC.exe | — | ASCAvWsc.exe | |||||||||||
User: SYSTEM Integrity Level: SYSTEM Exit code: 0 Modules
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| 552 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\iush.exe" /if "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Uninstaller" /dt | C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\iush.exe | IObit Uninstaller.tmp | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: IObit Uninstaller Exit code: 0 Version: 9.0.0.3 Modules
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| 564 | "C:\Users\admin\Downloads\asc-ultimate-setup.exe" /VerySilent /DIR="C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\" /UNINSTALL /INSTALLER /NORESTART /TASKS="desktopicon" /CreateTaskbar | C:\Users\admin\Downloads\asc-ultimate-setup.exe | Setup.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Advanced SystemCare Ultimate 12 Exit code: 0 Version: 12.3.0.159 Modules
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| 708 | C:\Windows\system32\net1 start AdvancedSystemCareService12 | C:\Windows\system32\net1.exe | — | net.exe | |||||||||||
User: SYSTEM Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: SYSTEM Description: Net Command Exit code: 2 Version: 6.1.7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm.101119-1850) Modules
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| 752 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\smBootTime.exe" /AddAutoRun /2 /49004F0062006900740055006E00530076007200 /43003A005C00500072006F006700720061006D002000460069006C00650073005C0049004F006200690074005C0049004F00620069007400200055006E0069006E007300740061006C006C00650072005C004900550053006500720076006900630065002E00650078006500 /49004F00620069007400200055006E0069006E007300740061006C006C006500720020005300650072007600690063006500 | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare Ultimate\smBootTime.exe | ASCService.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Startup Boot Time Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.73 Modules
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| 756 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\UninstallMonitor.exe" /Set | C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Uninstaller\UninstallMonitor.exe | — | IObitUninstaler.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: UninstallerMonitor Exit code: 0 Version: 9.0.2.25 | |||||||||||||||
| (PID) Process: | (3428) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BrowserExitCodes |
| Operation: | write | Name: | 3552-13213097120681000 |
Value: 259 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BLBeacon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | failed_count |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BLBeacon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | state |
Value: 2 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\ThirdParty |
| Operation: | write | Name: | StatusCodes |
Value: | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\ThirdParty |
| Operation: | write | Name: | StatusCodes |
Value: 01000000 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome\BLBeacon |
| Operation: | write | Name: | state |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Update\ClientState\{8A69D345-D564-463c-AFF1-A69D9E530F96} |
| Operation: | write | Name: | dr |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Chrome |
| Operation: | write | Name: | UsageStatsInSample |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Google\Update\ClientStateMedium\{8A69D345-D564-463C-AFF1-A69D9E530F96} |
| Operation: | write | Name: | usagestats |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3552) chrome.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Update\ClientState\{8A69D345-D564-463c-AFF1-A69D9E530F96} |
| Operation: | write | Name: | metricsid |
Value: | |||
PID | Process | Filename | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\data_reduction_proxy_leveldb\LOG.old | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\data_reduction_proxy_leveldb\LOG.old~RF169aed.TMP | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\78fc762f-f63c-4e6d-9452-e65bb676f72e.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\data_reduction_proxy_leveldb\000020.dbtmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 852 | svchost.exe | C:\Windows\appcompat\programs\RecentFileCache.bcf | txt | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\shared_proto_db\LOG.old | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Sync Data\LevelDB\LOG.old~RF169aed.TMP | text | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Site Characteristics Database\LOG.old~RF169aed.TMP | text | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\ShaderCache\GPUCache\data_1 | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3552 | chrome.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Site Characteristics Database\LOG.old | text | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
PID | Process | Method | HTTP Code | IP | URL | CN | Type | Size | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | — | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/ascultimate12/update-trial.upt | US | — | — | whitelisted |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | — | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/ascultimate12/update-trial.upt | US | — | — | whitelisted |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | — | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/ascultimate12/update-trial.upt | US | — | — | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | GET | 302 | 172.217.22.78:80 | http://redirector.gvt1.com/edgedl/chromewebstore/L2Nocm9tZV9leHRlbnNpb24vYmxvYnMvOWVmQUFXS041NV9ZVXlJVWwxbGc5TUM4dw/7519.422.0.3_pkedcjkdefgpdelpbcmbmeomcjbeemfm.crx | US | html | 515 b | whitelisted |
2240 | UninstallPromote.exe | GET | 200 | 54.221.231.53:80 | http://ascstats.iobit.com/install_v3.php?operate=1&user=1&app=av12&ver=12.3.0.159&pr=iobit&system=61&type=5&lang=en-US&geo=1033&insur=other | US | text | 19 b | whitelisted |
2392 | ASC.exe | POST | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://download.iobit.com/news/av/v12/av12newstrial.dat | US | text | 7.58 Kb | whitelisted |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://download.iobit.com/bitdefender/updatepath.ini | US | text | 54 b | whitelisted |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 206 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/ascultimate12/update-trial.upt | US | txt | 2.20 Kb | whitelisted |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 206 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://download.iobit.com/bitdefender/updatepath.ini | US | text | 54 b | whitelisted |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://bitdefenders.iobit.com/av32bit/versions.id | US | xml | 1.22 Kb | whitelisted |
PID | Process | IP | Domain | ASN | CN | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2916 | chrome.exe | 93.184.221.133:80 | update.iobit.com | MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 172.217.18.99:443 | clientservices.googleapis.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 172.217.23.141:443 | accounts.google.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 216.58.207.36:443 | www.google.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 172.217.18.3:443 | ssl.gstatic.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 216.58.205.238:443 | clients2.google.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 172.217.21.225:443 | clients2.googleusercontent.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 172.217.22.78:80 | redirector.gvt1.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 173.194.165.188:80 | r6---sn-4g5e6nls.gvt1.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
2916 | chrome.exe | 172.217.16.195:443 | www.gstatic.com | Google Inc. | US | whitelisted |
Domain | IP | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
update.iobit.com |
| whitelisted |
clientservices.googleapis.com |
| whitelisted |
accounts.google.com |
| shared |
www.google.com |
| malicious |
ssl.gstatic.com |
| whitelisted |
clients2.google.com |
| whitelisted |
clients2.googleusercontent.com |
| whitelisted |
redirector.gvt1.com |
| whitelisted |
r6---sn-4g5e6nls.gvt1.com |
| whitelisted |
www.gstatic.com |
| whitelisted |
PID | Process | Class | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
2916 | chrome.exe | Potential Corporate Privacy Violation | ET POLICY PE EXE or DLL Windows file download HTTP |
2240 | UninstallPromote.exe | Misc activity | ADWARE [PTsecurity] PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare |
2392 | ASC.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | AV TROJAN Bancos Variant C2 Checkin 2 |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
1216 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
Process | Message |
|---|---|
Setup.exe | ************** Win32MinorVersion: 1 |
Setup.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\ |
Setup.exe | ********** FLanguageName: English |
Setup.exe | FormCreate: 1 |
Setup.exe | GetDownloadPath: 1 |
Setup.exe | GetDownloadPath: 2 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 1 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 2 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 3 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 5 |