PUA.Win32.SoftonicDownloader.HX
Riskware/Softonicdownloader (FORTINET)
Windows
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Threat Type: Potentially Unwanted Application
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
Downloaded from the Internet
This Potentially Unwanted Application arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
It connects to certain websites to send and receive information.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
4,370,280 bytes
EXE
No
17 Jan 2022
Connects to URLs/IPs, Displays windows
Arrival Details
This Potentially Unwanted Application arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.
Installation
This Potentially Unwanted Application drops the following files:
- %User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter_exe.parts
- %User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter.exe
- %User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\DWGDXFConverter.tmp
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\is-{random}.tmp
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\DWGDXFConverter.exe
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\EULA.txt
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.dat
- %Programs%\DWG DXF Converter\DWG DXF Converter.lnk
- %Programs%\DWG DXF Converter\DWG DXF Converter on the Web.url
- %Public%\Desktop\DWG DXF Converter.lnk
- %Application Data%\DWGDXFConverter\DWGDXFConverter.srd
(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).. %Programs% is the folder that contains the user’s program groups, which is usually C:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs or C:\Documents and Settings\{User name}\Start Menu\Programs on Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003, or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.. %Public% is the folder that serves as a repository of files or folders common to all users, which is usually C:\Users\Public in Windows Vista, 7, and 8.. %Application Data% is the current user's Application Data folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Application Data on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Roaming on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)
It adds the following processes:
- "%User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter.exe"
- "%User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\DWGDXFConverter.tmp" /SL5="{Random Numbers},%User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter.exe"
- "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\DWGDXFConverter.exe"
(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)
It creates the following folders:
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter
- %User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp
(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)
Other System Modifications
This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: Setup Version = 6.0.3 (u)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: App Path = {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
InstallLocation = {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: Icon Group = DWG DXF Converter
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: User = {username}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = desktopicon
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks =
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Inno Setup: Language = {language}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
DisplayName = DWG DXF Converter version 2.2.3
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
UninstallString = "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
QuietUninstallString = "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe" /SILENT
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
DisplayVersion = 2.2.3
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Publisher = 3nity Softwares
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
URLInfoAbout = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
HelpLink = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
URLUpdateInfo = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
NoModify = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
NoRepair = 1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
InstallDate = {YYYYMMDD}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
MajorVersion = 2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
MinorVersion = 2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
VersionMajor = 2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
VersionMinor = 2
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
EstimatedSize = {value}
Download Routine
This Potentially Unwanted Application connects to the following URL(s) to download its component file(s):
- https://gsf-sp.{BLOCKED}nic.com/{random}/DWGDXFConverter.exe?signature={random}&expires={value}&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.softonic.com&filename=DWGDXFConverter.exe
It saves the files it downloads using the following names:
- %User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter_exe.parts
- %User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter.exe
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\DWGDXFConverter.exe
(Note: %User Temp% is the current user's Temp folder, which is usually C:\Documents and Settings\{user name}\Local Settings\Temp on Windows 2000(32-bit), XP, and Server 2003(32-bit), or C:\Users\{user name}\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 2008(64-bit), 2012(64-bit) and 10(64-bit).)
Other Details
This Potentially Unwanted Application adds the following registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
It connects to the following website to send and receive information:
- https://{BLOCKED}ud.com/api/installer/firstCall.php
- https://{BLOCKED}ud.com/api/installer/campaignCall.php
- https://{BLOCKED}ud.com/api/installer/updateStatus.php
- https://{BLOCKED}ud.com/api/file/?action=get&fid={randomly generated ID}
- https://www.{BLOCKED}offers.de/new-installer/thankyousft.html
- https://www.{BLOCKED}offers.de/new-installer/thank-you-for-downloading-with-sft.png
It does the following:
- It may display ads it offers to install in the system
- Installation location is customizable, default is %ProgramFiles%
- It displays an interface to convert DWG files to DXF files and vice versa
SOLUTION
9.800
2.481.00
20 Jan 2022
Step 1
Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.
Step 2
Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.
Step 3
Delete this registry value
Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: Setup Version = 6.0.3 (u)
- Inno Setup: Setup Version = 6.0.3 (u)
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: App Path = {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter
- Inno Setup: App Path = {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- InstallLocation = {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\
- InstallLocation = {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: Icon Group = DWG DXF Converter
- Inno Setup: Icon Group = DWG DXF Converter
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: User = {username}
- Inno Setup: User = {username}
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = desktopicon
- Inno Setup: Selected Tasks = desktopicon
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks =
- Inno Setup: Deselected Tasks =
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Inno Setup: Language = english
- Inno Setup: Language = english
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- DisplayName = DWG DXF Converter version 2.2.3
- DisplayName = DWG DXF Converter version 2.2.3
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- UninstallString = "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe"
- UninstallString = "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe"
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- QuietUninstallString = "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe" /SILENT
- QuietUninstallString = "{Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe" /SILENT
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- DisplayVersion = 2.2.3
- DisplayVersion = 2.2.3
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- Publisher = 3nity Softwares
- Publisher = 3nity Softwares
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- URLInfoAbout = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
- URLInfoAbout = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- HelpLink = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
- HelpLink = http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- URLUpdateInfo =http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
- URLUpdateInfo =http://www.3{BLOCKED}wares.com
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- NoModify = 1
- NoModify = 1
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- NoRepair = 1
- NoRepair = 1
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- InstallDate = {YYYYMMDD}
- InstallDate = {YYYYMMDD}
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- MajorVersion = 2
- MajorVersion = 2
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- MinorVersion = 2
- MinorVersion = 2
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- VersionMajor = 2
- VersionMajor = 2
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- VersionMinor = 2
- VersionMinor = 2
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
- EstimatedSize = {value}
- EstimatedSize = {value}
Step 4
Delete this registry key
Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.
- In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{314D60C6-DC19-4C82-9E50-EEBE969E0287}_is1
Step 5
Search and delete this file
- %User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter_exe.parts
- %User Temp%\DWGDXFConverter_exe_{random}\DWGDXFConverter.exe
- %User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp\DWGDXFConverter.tmp
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\is-{random}.tmp
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.exe
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\DWGDXFConverter.exe
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\EULA.txt
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter\unins000.dat
- %Programs%\DWG DXF Converter\DWG DXF Converter.lnk
- %Programs%\DWG DXF Converter\DWG DXF Converter on the Web.url
- %Public%\Desktop\DWG DXF Converter.lnk
- %Application Data%\DWGDXFConverter\DWGDXFConverter.srd
Step 6
Search and delete these folders
- {Installation location}\DWG DXF Converter
- %User Temp%\is-{random}.tmp
Step 7
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as PUA.Win32.SoftonicDownloader.HX. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check the following Trend Micro Support pages for more information:
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