| URL: | http://update.iobit.com/dl/advanced-systemcare-setup.exe |
| Full analysis: | https://app.any.run/tasks/cce95e2e-e454-43c6-aea6-d5278570a32c |
| 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: | March 14, 2019, 10:54:52 |
| OS: | Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 (build: 7601, 32 bit) |
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| MD5: | FD12ED257E35A5198B1044A758A5BC9F |
| SHA1: | 44C2069BD6276A3219B2CF0A77155CF983003DE8 |
| SHA256: | D9D5F219291EB8F55D338257BAC47021242907156C665D7B63C126D0AB406435 |
| SSDEEP: | 3:N1KLQRAMzPpITPHvA:CUnsXA |
PID | CMD | Path | Indicators | Parent process | |||||||||||
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| 184 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Register.exe" /post | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Register.exe | ASCInit.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Register Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.189 Modules
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| 876 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\AutoUpdate.exe" /check | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\AutoUpdate.exe | ASC.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Advanced SystemCare Auto Update Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.428 Modules
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| 932 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\AutoCare.exe" /autorun /AdvanceScan | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\AutoCare.exe | ASCService.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Advanced SystemCare Auto Care Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.79 Modules
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| 1016 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Suo12_StartupManager.exe" /disablerate | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Suo12_StartupManager.exe | advanced-systemcare-setup.tmp | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Manage startup items Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.125 Modules
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| 1048 | netsh int tcp show heuristics | C:\Windows\system32\netsh.exe | — | AutoCare.exe | |||||||||||
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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| 1232 | "C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe" /run /tn "ASC12_SkipUac_admin" | C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe | — | ASC.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: Microsoft Corporation Integrity Level: MEDIUM Description: Manages scheduled tasks Exit code: 0 Version: 6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) Modules
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| 1368 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Register.exe" /tool_upgrade asc_s4 | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Register.exe | ASC.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Register Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.189 Modules
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| 1480 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Suo12_StartupManager.exe" /boottime | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Suo12_StartupManager.exe | — | ASCService.exe | |||||||||||
User: SYSTEM Company: IObit Integrity Level: SYSTEM Description: Manage startup items Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.125 Modules
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| 1904 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\ASCTray.exe" /manual | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\ASCTray.exe | ASC.exe | ||||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Advanced SystemCare Tray Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.495 Modules
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| 1932 | "C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Suo12_StartupManager.exe" /base | C:\Program Files\IObit\Advanced SystemCare\Suo12_StartupManager.exe | — | startupInfo.exe | |||||||||||
User: admin Company: IObit Integrity Level: HIGH Description: Manage startup items Exit code: 0 Version: 12.0.0.125 Modules
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| (PID) Process: | (3508) opera.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Opera Software |
| Operation: | write | Name: | Last CommandLine v2 |
Value: C:\Program Files\Opera\opera.exe http://update.iobit.com/dl/advanced-systemcare-setup.exe | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3508) opera.exe | Key: | HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\MuiCache\5F\52C64B7E |
| Operation: | write | Name: | LanguageList |
Value: en-US | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3508) opera.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | UNCAsIntranet |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3508) opera.exe | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | AutoDetect |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (2764) advanced-systemcare-setup.tmp | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | UNCAsIntranet |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (2764) advanced-systemcare-setup.tmp | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | AutoDetect |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (2376) Setup.exe | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IObit\Advanced SystemCare |
| Operation: | write | Name: | insur |
Value: other | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3016) advanced-systemcare-setup.tmp | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | UNCAsIntranet |
Value: 0 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3016) advanced-systemcare-setup.tmp | Key: | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap |
| Operation: | write | Name: | AutoDetect |
Value: 1 | |||
| (PID) Process: | (3016) advanced-systemcare-setup.tmp | Key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\IObit\ASC |
| Operation: | write | Name: | InstallFinished |
Value: 0 | |||
PID | Process | Filename | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\sessions\oprE37B.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\oprE38C.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\oprE3CC.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Opera\Opera\cache\sesn\opr0000W.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations\Q8FU83R07CFELZQ0VIJ7.temp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\opr7752.tmp | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Local\Opera\Opera\temporary_downloads\advanced-systemcare-setup.exe | — | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\sessions\autosave.win | text | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\sessions\autosave.win.bak | text | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
| 3508 | opera.exe | C:\Users\admin\AppData\Roaming\Opera\Opera\tasks.xml | xml | |
MD5:— | SHA256:— | |||
PID | Process | Method | HTTP Code | IP | URL | CN | Type | Size | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | — | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/asc12/update.upt | US | — | — | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/dl/advanced-systemcare-setup.exe | US | executable | 40.6 Mb | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | GET | 200 | 66.225.197.197:80 | http://crl4.digicert.com/DigiCertHighAssuranceEVRootCA.crl | US | der | 543 b | whitelisted |
2376 | Setup.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/installer/Installer-toolbar.upt | US | text | 1.13 Kb | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.220.29:80 | http://ocsp.digicert.com/MFEwTzBNMEswSTAJBgUrDgMCGgUABBTPJvUY%2Bsl%2Bj4yzQuAcL2oQno5fCgQUUWj%2FkK8CB3U8zNllZGKiErhZcjsCEAOXQPQlVpLtFek%2BmcpabOk%3D | US | der | 471 b | whitelisted |
1016 | Suo12_StartupManager.exe | POST | — | 23.23.140.35:80 | http://ascstats.iobit.com/startup/proportion.php | US | — | — | whitelisted |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/asc12/Software20190314.upt | US | text | 31.6 Kb | whitelisted |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 200 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/asc12/update.upt | US | txt | 11.7 Kb | whitelisted |
2268 | UninstallPromote.exe | GET | 200 | 23.23.140.35:80 | http://ascstats.iobit.com/install_v3.php?operate=1&user=1&app=asc12&ver=12.3.0.329&pr=iobit&system=61&type=1&lang=en-US&geo=1033&insur=other | US | text | 19 b | whitelisted |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | GET | 206 | 93.184.221.133:80 | http://update.iobit.com/infofiles/asc12/update.upt | US | txt | 2.94 Kb | whitelisted |
PID | Process | IP | Domain | ASN | CN | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3508 | opera.exe | 93.184.221.133:80 | update.iobit.com | MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business | US | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | 185.26.182.93:80 | sitecheck2.opera.com | Opera Software AS | — | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | 82.145.215.40:443 | certs.opera.com | Opera Software AS | — | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | 93.184.220.29:80 | ocsp.digicert.com | MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business | US | whitelisted |
3508 | opera.exe | 66.225.197.197:80 | crl4.digicert.com | CacheNetworks, Inc. | US | whitelisted |
1016 | Suo12_StartupManager.exe | 23.23.140.35:80 | ascstats.iobit.com | Amazon.com, Inc. | US | malicious |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | 93.184.221.133:80 | update.iobit.com | MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business | US | whitelisted |
3392 | ASC.exe | 93.184.221.133:80 | update.iobit.com | MCI Communications Services, Inc. d/b/a Verizon Business | US | whitelisted |
2600 | ASCFeature.exe | 54.243.143.103:80 | ascstats.iobit.com | Amazon.com, Inc. | US | malicious |
2376 | Setup.exe | 50.16.231.110:80 | ascstats.iobit.com | Amazon.com, Inc. | US | malicious |
Domain | IP | Reputation |
|---|---|---|
update.iobit.com |
| whitelisted |
sitecheck2.opera.com |
| whitelisted |
certs.opera.com |
| whitelisted |
ocsp.digicert.com |
| whitelisted |
crl4.digicert.com |
| whitelisted |
ascstats.iobit.com |
| whitelisted |
download.iobit.com |
| whitelisted |
www.iobit.com |
| whitelisted |
www.bing.com |
| whitelisted |
purchase.iobit.com |
| malicious |
PID | Process | Class | Message |
|---|---|---|---|
3508 | opera.exe | Potential Corporate Privacy Violation | ET POLICY PE EXE or DLL Windows file download HTTP |
3508 | opera.exe | Generic Protocol Command Decode | SURICATA STREAM excessive retransmissions |
2376 | Setup.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
2376 | Setup.exe | Misc activity | ADWARE [PTsecurity] PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare |
2268 | UninstallPromote.exe | Misc activity | ADWARE [PTsecurity] PUP.Optional.AdvancedSystemCare |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
4044 | AutoUpdate.exe | A Network Trojan was detected | ET INFO Suspicious Mozilla User-Agent - Likely Fake (Mozilla/4.0) |
4044 | 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 | GetDownloadPath: 2 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 1 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 2 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 3 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 4 |
Setup.exe | CheckDiskSpace: 5 |
Setup.exe | GetDownloadPath: 3 |