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V-bates 2.0.0.436

Published by Southstarco

Details

Latest version:2.0.0.436
Location:C:\Program Files\V-bates\
Install size:2.18 MB (2,285,919 bytes)
Uninstall:"C:\Program Files\V-bates\unins000.exe"
The trust score is the reputation of V-bates 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 (ExtensionUpdaterService.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 be bundled through third-party download managers.

7
Malware detections

ExtensionUpdaterService.exe has been detected by the following 7 antivirus programs:
ESET NOD32
 as a variant of Win32/Toolbar.BitCocktail.B
K7 AntiVirus
 as Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 )
K7 Antivirus Gateway
 as Unwanted-Program ( 00454f261 )
Malwarebytes
 as PUP.Optional.SweetPacks.A
Sophos
 as BitCocktail
Trend Micro HouseCall
 as TROJ_GEN.F47V0108
ViRobot
 as Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.188760
In addition, a total of 2 unique files installed by V-bates 2.0.0.436 contain malware detections. Detections include extension32.dll.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)
Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.
ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
Behavior:Service
MD5:
7
9ddff2994fe52e37dfef63348c39e879
Extension32.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
MD5:
2
9c23d6feba512ad7892dc53741c53764
DGChrome.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
Name:dgchrome
MD5:82d944f9840d5886a88101527aab658c
Extension64.dll
MD5:c3ed5b70be3b5e6b990709c9499ea3a6
InstallerHelper.dll
MD5:1636a3efc9d1913597e203a6ccddc0c3
unins000.exe
Description:Setup/Uninstall
MD5:4682ae17e2b047dc95c67f20c925bf99

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Versions

2.0.0.436 100.00%

Facts

  • V-bates is developed by Southstarco.
  • 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.
  • This software is typically packaged with 3rd-party software bundlers and installed as an optional 'offer'.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 91.0%.
  • A browser helper object is added to Internet Explorer under the name V-bates.
  • A scheduled task is added to Windows that will execute when a user logs in. The task is named 'DGChrome22188 Watcher'.
  • The app adds a Windows Service named 'V-bates Updater'.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 50.00%
Windows 8 50.00%
 
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