Ranked
#11,616
Worldwide
Ranked
#13,651
US
Lifespan
426.0
Days
 

Web Assistant 2.0.0.430

Published by Perion Network Ltd.

Web Assistant 2.0.0.430 Publisher's Description

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Details

Location:C:\Program Files\Web Assistant\
Install size:1.73 MB (1,810,951 bytes)
About URL:http://www.incredibar.com
Uninstall:"C:\Program Files\Web Assistant\unins000.exe"

The trust score is the reputation of Web Assistant 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.
  • 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.

2
Malware detections

ExtensionUpdaterService.exe has been detected by the following 2 antivirus programs:
ESET NOD32
as a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Perion.C
ViRobot
as Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.188760
In addition, a total of 4 unique files installed by Web Assistant 2.0.0.430 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 (Main Executable)
Common path:C:\Program Files\Web Assistant\ExtensionUpdaterService.exe
Behavior:Service
MD5:
2
ce2c4578a8d8265a6c3fd131959ba2fa
Extension64.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
MD5:cd2d659943e8c6a8e0153b4b961f36cd
Extension32.dll
Behavior:Internet Explorer BHO
MD5:
3
a34a42d428292babd1dc89245cf46ac8
InstallerHelper.dll
MD5:95271a04303a8b47cc14dd36eb0e854e
unins000.exe
Description:Setup/Uninstall
MD5:02d09d23b1c544e2cc720df710c4845e

Installs by Country

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1.0%
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Installs in the United States

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Facts

  • Web Assistant is developed by Perion Network 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.
  • 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 83.0%.
  • A browser helper object is added to Internet Explorer under the name Web Assistant.
  • The app adds a Windows Service named 'Web Assistant Updater'.

Operating Systems

Windows 7 79.59%
Windows Vista 10.20%
Windows XP 9.18%
Windows 8 1.02%

PC Manufacturers

HP 27.16%
Acer 19.75%
Dell 13.58%
GIGABYTE 8.64%
ASUS 6.17%
Toshiba 6.17%
AMI 3.70%
Samsung 3.70%
Gateway 2.47%
Lenovo 2.47%
Medion 2.47%
NEC 1.23%
Sahara 1.23%
Sony 1.23%

User Demographics (United States)

SegmentIndex
Gender
Male49
Female51
Age
< 188
18-2519
26-3536
36-4568
46-60129
60+68
Education
High School147
College107
Post Graduate70
Household Income
$0-50k117
$50-100k90
$100-150k60
$150k+35
 
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