SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob
Posted: October 29, 2012
Threat Metric
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Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.
Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.
% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
Threat Level: | 2/10 |
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Infected PCs: | 33 |
First Seen: | October 29, 2012 |
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Last Seen: | August 21, 2022 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob is a potentially unwanted program that presents itself as a free movie download, as an executable file such as "filme.exe", but instead, it comes bundled with numerous paid programs. Once installed on the compromised PC, SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob makes system changes by adding several files and registry entries. SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob also displays the certain images. Computer users may electively download SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob. SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob may set an uninstaller in the Add or Remove Programs window.
If SoftwareBundler:Win32/Protlerdob is run, a window will show up that looks like it's downloading offers. While the installation cannot be stopped through the GUI (graphical user interface), you can stop it by turning off your computer. Once the offers have been downloaded, the PC user will be presented with some offers. If the installation is continued, by clicking the 'Avancar' (Advance) button, one of the offers named DealPly, will be installed. The offers may show up in the Manage Add-ons window. One of the offers found is a horoscope service, which the computer user could sign up for, that would be sent to your mobile phone for the cost of a premium SMS. Finally, the computer user may get redirected to a website that offers paid movie downloads.
Technical Details
File System Modifications
Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
The following files were created in the system:%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\DealPly
File name: %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\DealPlyGroup: Malware file
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Acelerador de Downloads
File name: %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Acelerador de DownloadsGroup: Malware file
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\ CONTA PRIME.lnk
File name: %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\ CONTA PRIME.lnkFile type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file
%Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\Acelerador de Downloads.lnk
File name: %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Desktop\Acelerador de Downloads.lnkFile type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file
%ProgramFiles%\Acelerador de Downloads
File name: %ProgramFiles%\Acelerador de DownloadsGroup: Malware file
%ProgramFiles%\DealPly
File name: %ProgramFiles%\DealPlyGroup: Malware file
Registry Modifications
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{A6174F27-1FFF-E1D6-A93F-BA48AD5DD448} - DealPly BHOHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Classes\CLSID\{A6174F27-1FFF-E1D6-A93F-BA48AD5DD448} - DealPly CLSIDHKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DealPly
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