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PUP.MagnetDownloader

Posted: March 26, 2014

Threat Metric

Ranking: 13,381
Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 7,785
First Seen: March 26, 2014
Last Seen: October 8, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows


PUP.MagnetDownloader is a potentially unwanted program (PUP), which may be advertised via other free program downloads. PUP.MagnetDownloader may include adware and browser hijacker capabilities and have a variety of unclear intentions. During the setup process of PUP.MagnetDownloader, PC users may likely be encouraged to install adware and browser hijackers on their computer systems. PUP.MagnetDownloader may usually be installed on the PC when the computer user installs various free software that might had packaged into their installation PUP.MagnetDownloader. When installed on the computer system, PUP.MagnetDownloader may modify system settings. PUP.MagnetDownloader may replace the default start page and default search engine with a suspicious website, or open this website in a new tab window without the computer user's approval. PUP.MagnetDownloader may also show unwanted pop-up advertisements and banners on the PC.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:



C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\windows_ie_ac_001\AC\AVG Web TuneUp\cache\Config.Msi\Program Files (x86)\Magnet Downloader\Uninstall.exe File name: Uninstall.exe
Size: 115.2 KB (115200 bytes)
MD5: 76d668c4975a8b1bbd6aba37f17b6a5c
Detection count: 895
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Packages\windows_ie_ac_001\AC\AVG Web TuneUp\cache\Config.Msi\Program Files (x86)\Magnet Downloader\Uninstall.exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2021
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\Magnet Downloader-bho64.dll File name: Magnet Downloader-bho64.dll
Size: 776.7 KB (776704 bytes)
MD5: 2354d14590ee79a9f6ae5a925954597c
Detection count: 93
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES%\Magnet Downloader\Uninstall.exe File name: Uninstall.exe
Size: 115.2 KB (115200 bytes)
MD5: 45684a451ef62c2794299a2d1967e85b
Detection count: 30
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
setup.exe File name: setup.exe
Size: 8.16 MB (8168275 bytes)
MD5: 49a63393e6129ab355b44360154f03cb
Detection count: 24
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: August 17, 2022
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\magnet downloader\magnet downloader-buttonutil64.exe File name: magnet downloader-buttonutil64.exe
Size: 497.15 KB (497152 bytes)
MD5: 3d192beda4f6ca5c8ee6142593355848
Detection count: 14
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\magnet downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe File name: Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe
Size: 618.49 KB (618496 bytes)
MD5: 084739174ddbd2c21fe56cc98b801780
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\Magnet Downloader-enabler.exe File name: Magnet Downloader-enabler.exe
Size: 436.22 KB (436224 bytes)
MD5: a9608b231fa6f6810c620a2436a190db
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\Magnet Downloader-updater.exe File name: Magnet Downloader-updater.exe
Size: 435.71 KB (435712 bytes)
MD5: 3bbbc55beb3feadedcb46de06294843f
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe File name: Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe
Size: 505.85 KB (505856 bytes)
MD5: 87ab30d1129af49b2b0350b048fabc4d
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\49f2d9c6-2c48-4fdf-a327-28eaeed885c0-2.exe File name: 49f2d9c6-2c48-4fdf-a327-28eaeed885c0-2.exe
Size: 358.91 KB (358912 bytes)
MD5: 94107068fc8a8e7275b413155a408dc5
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader\49f2d9c6-2c48-4fdf-a327-28eaeed885c0-3.exe File name: 49f2d9c6-2c48-4fdf-a327-28eaeed885c0-3.exe
Size: 1.89 MB (1890816 bytes)
MD5: 4a09b8f5d99713540e0ebbafabd48887
Detection count: 5
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: May 19, 2014

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

CLSID{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411551108}{22222222-2222-2222-2222-220422552208}{44444444-4444-4444-4444-440444554408}{55555555-5555-5555-5555-550455555508}{66666666-6666-6666-6666-660466556608}HKEY..\..\..\..{RegistryKeys}Software\AppDataLow\Software\Crossrider\onBeforeNavigate\45508Software\AppDataLow\Software\Crossrider\onRequest\45508Software\AppDataLow\Software\Magnet DownloaderSOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0045508.BHOSOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0045508.BHO.1SOFTWARE\Classes\CrossriderApp0045508.SandboxSoftware\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\windows_ie_ac_001\Software\Magnet DownloaderSoftware\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Approved Extensions\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411551108}SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\Magnet Downloader-bg.exeSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext\CLSID\{11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411551108}SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Magnet DownloaderSOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\Magnet Downloader-bg.exe

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%APPDATA%\Magnet Downloader%PROGRAMFILES%\Magnet Downloader%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\Magnet Downloader%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Magnet Downloader
The following URL's were detected:
Magnet Downloader
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