Ranked
#53,987
Worldwide
Ranked
#N/A
US
Lifespan
71.0
Days
 

V-bates 2.0.0.438

Published by Wajam

Details

Latest version:2.0.0.438
Location:C:\Program Files\V-bates\
Install size:3.75 MB (3,932,870 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.
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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 installers.

4
Malware detections

ExtensionUpdaterService.exe has been detected by the following 4 antivirus programs:
Baidu Antivirus
 as Adware.Win32.BitCocktail.B
Comodo Internet Security
 as Application.Win32.BitCocktail.~B
ESET NOD32
 as a variant of Win32/Toolbar.BitCocktail.B
Trend Micro HouseCall
 as TROJ_GEN.F47V0301
V-bates 2.0.0.438 installs 2 unique (by hash) versions of the file ExtensionUpdaterService.exe that contain multiple malware detections.
(Malware scans performed using the herdProtect meta-scan engines)
Trend data unavailable until this program becomes quantified in the next few days.
ExtensionUpdaterService.exe (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\V-bates\ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
Behavior:Service
MD5:
4
5a0bf729e1b23b77bb9fec474a1fcb21
PrefHelper.exe
Behavior:Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
MD5:8f0985f985447ea360348002e6923831
Extension32.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
MD5:2484163f1b68395d7f55c34985f21a61
NMHClient.exe
MD5:01efb5b119c12683c44a7931e126b5f7
DGChrome.exe
Name:dgchrome
MD5:c7f40fc7f9968f74ba320a63578eded0
Extension64.dll
MD5:5860afcb81906c5e088a25b32d43981b
InstallerHelper.dll
MD5:3b33b74b7dbe5c50e9026b62eb54907b
unins000.exe
Description:Setup/Uninstall
MD5:717e78c455ac2ee64060c6af9573ce1f

Installs by Country

Installs in the United States

Latest Installs

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Versions

2.0.0.438 100.00%

Facts

  • V-bates is developed by Wajam.
  • 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'.
  • The current user reach of this app is about 0.0003% of all PC users, however this reach has declined from a lifetime average of 0.0011%.
  • This program has a higher than normal uninstall rate of about 92.0%.
  • 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 'FF Watcher {ECFDCF6B-78A3-441C-8D46-3D2AC4870803}'.
  • The app adds a Windows Service named 'V-bates Updater'.

Operating Systems

Windows 8 50.00%
Windows 7 33.33%
Windows Vista 16.67%

PC Manufacturers

Acer 60.00%
Dell 20.00%
HP 20.00%
 
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