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Magnet Downloader

Published by InstallDaddy Services Ltd.

Details

Latest version:1.29.153.3
Location:C:\Program Files\magnet downloader
Install size:6.13 MB (6,424,848 bytes)
About URL:http://installdaddy.com
Uninstall:C:\Program Files\Magnet Downloader\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
The trust score is the reputation of Magnet Downloader based on a number of factors including malware scans, behvaior, uninstall trends and general user experiences.
Poor Below average Good Excellent

Reasons behind trust score

  • Files installed (utils.exe) are flagged as malware by multiple antivirus programs.
  • Adds a recurring scheduled task to Windows.
  • Integrates into Internet Explorer through a BHO extension.
  • Very poorly rated by third-party sources and expert users.
  • Known to bundle potentially unwanted software offers during installation.

3
Malware detections

utils.exe has been detected by the following 3 antivirus programs:
Dr.Web
 as Trojan.Crossrider.9
Symantec
 as WS.Reputation.1
Trend Micro HouseCall
 as TROJ_GEN.F47V1111
In addition, a total of 5 unique files installed by Magnet Downloader contain malware detections. Detections include magnet downloader-codedownloader.exe,magnet downloader-updater.exe,magnet downloader-enabler.exe.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)
Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.
utils.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\magnet downloader\utils.exe
MD5:
3
e1e26a582c4fb9e6e338554167742f43
Magnet Downloader-updater.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:
8
ab441ab8e667b6ab013306e8b1ffcad4
Magnet Downloader-enabler.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:
7
d194d797ddc928efada3ff01ff863572
Magnet Downloader-codedownloader.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:
10
ec744fe35dceed24e3ae6673adff4b99
Magnet Downloader-bho.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
MD5:430096a29a0417c84ce90f1d0422e7c1
Magnet Downloader-bg.exe
MD5:da9b72376df5fff6bec174f0334ed168
Magnet Downloader-bho64.dll
MD5:b9a2117dc80885f536f44690c7cfaa0f
Magnet Downloader-buttonutil.exe
MD5:bbd184dc97361a279cdc957ffd68cca3
Magnet Downloader-buttonutil64.exe
MD5:d5e1265cecdacbd136ee687b9dffbbe0
Magnet Downloader-buttonutil.dll
MD5:e392fcbb960a0ad2373518390be6fa47
Magnet Downloader-buttonutil64.dll
MD5:4870500ad3e8a9b4a1925b3f8078d979

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Versions

1.29.153.3 100.00%

Facts

  • Magnet Downloader is developed by InstallDaddy Services Ltd..
  • It contains malware with multiple detections from the top antivirus engines.
  • This software is potentially unwanted based on the trust factor and experience of other users.
  • The app's installer will bundle additional software during setup which could include potentially unwanted programs.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 83.0%.
  • A browser helper object is added to Internet Explorer under the name Magnet Downloader.
  • A scheduled task is added to Windows that will execute when a user logs in. The task is named 'Magnet Downloader-updater'.
 
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