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Setup.exe Adware InstallCore Analysis

Updated 1 year ago
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setup.exe

Technical Analysis

File Name setup.exe
File Type
PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Scanner Version 1.0.159.174
Database Version 2024-02-11 12:00:19 UTC
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Adware.Win32.InstallCore.ns

Malware family: InstallCore

InstallCore is a software distribution framework used by developers. It is often associated with potentially unwanted programs and adware through software bundling without clear user consent.
N/A
Detection Rate
2,351,392
File Size (bytes)
2024-02-11
Analysis Date

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File Identification

Hash Type Value Action
MD5
ba82511a1ce24d828f85aa5b60dd454a
SHA1
129abe8d80c58d3cb4e500be4fa703110b6e0a19
SHA256
570b119c7ff5d5f3696a301cf0a8f07cb7e9c37a9fcabe1f5020cad0147a6c3a
SHA512
d7bf3de4c7de8ea1782dccc3bd279011dc48fb6f24630006e26765796dda236c50e2abf3db291151eb724f502d56948c3ec66da15645a13894733b0d66317b8b
ImpHash
884310b1928934402ea6fec1dbd3cf5e

PE Analysis

Basic Information

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Hash: 32820d18b3c18361e8178de094a1fd1c
Fuzzy: ddb1b875908232e0ce1ea126c3680613
dHash: d0c271d8d4f0f0d0
Image Base 0x00400000
Entry Point 0x00409c14
Compilation Time 1992-06-19 22:22:17
Checksum 0x00000000 (Actual: 0x0024cd8d)
OS Version 1.0
PEiD Signatures PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Digital Signature The PE file does not contain a certificate table.
Imports 5 libraries
kernel32, user32, oleaut32, advapi32, comctl32
Exports 0 functions
Resources 16 Resources
Sections 8 Sections

Version Information

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Comments This installation was built with Inno Setup.
CompanyName tapochek.net
FileDescription Dark Souls 2
FileVersion 1.0.0.0
LegalCopyright R.G. Mechanics, Panky
ProductName Dark Souls 2
ProductVersion 1.0.0.0
Translation 0x0000 0x04b0

PE Sections

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Name Virtual Address Virtual Size Raw Size Entropy Characteristics MD5
CODE 0x00001000 37,688 bytes 37,888 bytes 6.56 (Compressed) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_CODE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_EXECUTE|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 0F1E58BEE0E7F7B353DE3DDE9DE0259D
DATA 0x0000b000 588 bytes 1,024 bytes 2.75 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE 1AFD2A5D0373792E0D1942B295194E3C
BSS 0x0000c000 3,664 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.idata 0x0000d000 2,384 bytes 2,560 bytes 4.43 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE BB5485BF968B970E5EA81292AF2ACDBA
.tls 0x0000e000 8 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_WRITE D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.rdata 0x0000f000 24 bytes 512 bytes 0.20 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_SHARED|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 9BA824905BF9C7922B6FC87A38B74366
.reloc 0x00010000 2,224 bytes 0 bytes 0.00 (Normal) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_SHARED|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ D41D8CD98F00B204E9800998ECF8427E
.rsrc 0x00011000 200,404 bytes 200,704 bytes 6.57 (Compressed) IMAGE_SCN_CNT_INITIALIZED_DATA|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_SHARED|IMAGE_SCN_MEM_READ 66BD1640492F6EECCF1DA6F2D05DA532
Entropy Analysis Alert

2 section(s) with elevated entropy (≥6.5) - possible compression

Resource Analysis

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Total Resources: 16 (199,445 bytes)
Resource Type Count Total Size Percentage
RT_ICON 6 194,017 bytes
97.3%
RT_STRING 6 2,710 bytes
1.4%
RT_RCDATA 1 44 bytes
0%
RT_GROUP_ICON 1 90 bytes
0%
RT_VERSION 1 1,208 bytes
0.6%
RT_MANIFEST 1 1,376 bytes
0.7%

Certificate Chain Analysis

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No Digital Signatures

This file is not digitally signed.

Security Implications:
  • Cannot verify the publisher's identity
  • Increased security risk when running this file
  • May trigger security warnings on some systems

⚠ This file either lacks a digital signature or the certificate chain could not be verified
Exercise caution when executing unsigned files from unknown sources

Certificate Verification Status

The PE file does not contain a certificate table.

Recommendation: Verify the file source and ensure it comes from a trusted publisher.

Adware.Win32.InstallCore.ns Removal

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Removal Instructions

Follow these steps to completely remove the threat from your system

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button to begin scanning your computer for threats.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process and ensure all threats are eliminated.
Important: Before You Start
Disconnect from the internet to prevent the malware from spreading or downloading additional threats. Run the scan in Safe Mode for better detection and removal of persistent threats.

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