Modified by: Arianne Grace Dela Cruz
ALIASES:

HEUR:AdWare.Win32.Conduit.gen (KASPERSKY); Riskware/Conduit (FORTINET)

 PLATFORM:

Windows

 OVERALL RISK RATING:
 DAMAGE POTENTIAL:
 DISTRIBUTION POTENTIAL:
 REPORTED INFECTION:
 INFORMATION EXPOSURE:

  • Threat Type: Adware

  • Destructiveness: No

  • Encrypted: Yes

  • In the wild: Yes

  OVERVIEW

Infection Channel: Downloaded from the Internet

This Adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites. It may be manually installed by a user.

This file contains a URL where it connects to possibly download other files. However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.

  TECHNICAL DETAILS

File Size: 6,328,832 bytes
File Type: EXE
Memory Resident: Yes
Initial Samples Received Date: 18 Jul 2019
Payload: Connects to URLs/IPs, Displays windows

Arrival Details

This Adware arrives on a system as a file dropped by other malware or as a file downloaded unknowingly by users when visiting malicious sites.

It may be manually installed by a user.

Installation

This Adware creates the following folders:

  • %User Temp%\{}\
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\DualPackage\
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\lib\
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\
  • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome\
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\lib\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\chrome\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\components\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\defaults\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\DualPackage\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\lib\
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\META-INF\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@{BLOCKED}t.com\searchplugin\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\chrome\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\lib\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\META-INF\
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\
  • %Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\

Other System Modifications

This Adware adds the following registry entries:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
DisplayName = “BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar”

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\UNWISE.EXE /U %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\INSTALL.LOG "

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Use Search Asst = "no"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Enable Browser Extensions = "yes"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
IE5
CabinetVisible = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
IE5
ExplorerVisible = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
IE5
FirstTime = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
IE5
Visible = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
settings
EnableSearchFromAdress = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
settings
FixPageNotFoundError = 1

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
settings\LanguagePack
LanguagePackServerUrl = "http//translation.users.{BLOCKED}t.com/Translation.ashx"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
SearchServerUrl = "http//search.{BLOCKED}t.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
Server = "users.{BLOCKED}t.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
ShouldPerformGroupByOS = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
Write us link = "forrest@{BLOCKED}rsoft.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
settings
ShouldSendReferalCookie = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
settings
OpenSetupFinishPage = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks
{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13} = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks
{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13} = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
DisplayName = "BrotherSoft Extreme Customized Web Search"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
DefaultScope = "{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
DefaultScope = "{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
DisplayName = "BrotherSoft Extreme Customized Web Search"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
URL = "http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com/ResultsExt.aspx?q={searchTerms}&SearchSource=4&ctid=CT2776682"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
settings
SearchFromAdressUrl = "http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com/ResultsExt.aspx?ctid=CT2776682&q=MYSEARCHTERM"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
GroupingServerURL = "http://grouping.services.{BLOCKED}t.com/"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
UsageURL = "http://usage.users.{BLOCKED}t.com/UsersWebService.asmx/UsersRequests"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
WebServerUrl = "http://BrotherSoftExtreme.{BLOCKED}lbar.com/"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page = "http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com?SearchSource=10&ctid=CT2776682"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Toolbar
{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13} = "BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects
(Default) = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}
(Default) = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
Communicator
Url = "http://servicemap.{BLOCKED}rvices.com/Toolbar/"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ComId = "{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
DisplayName = "BrotherSoft Extreme"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
DisplayTitle = "BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
GroupingEnabled = "FALSE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
InstallationId = "integrated_ct2776682.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
InstallationType = "conduitintegration"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
MultiCommunityEnabled = "FALSE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
Path = "%Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
Server = "users.{BLOCKED}t.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ShouldPerformGroupByOS = "FALSE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ShouldShowPersonalComponentDlg = "false"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
SponsorId = "CT2776682"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ToolbarHelperFileName = "%Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\BrotherSoft_ExtremeToolbarHelper.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Platforms\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}
Name = "BrotherSoft_Extreme"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
PlatformType = "ConduitToolbar"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
IsEngineHost = "TRUE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
AllowToUninstallFromEngine = "FALSE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ForceEngineUninstall = "TRUE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
IphoneUpdateURL = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ShouldSendToolbarAge = "TRUE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MAIN
Enable Browser Extensions = "yes"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MAIN
Use Search Asst = "no"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
ShouldShowFirstTimeDlg = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
IE5
CabinetVisible = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
IE5
ExplorerVisible = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
IE5
FirstTime = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
IE5
Visible = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
Settings
EnableAppssAlerts = "TRUE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Toolbar
{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
Path = %Program Files%\ConduitEngine

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
ComId = "{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
DisplayTitle = "Conduit Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
DisplayName = "Conduit Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar\InstalledApps
(Default) = 0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
ShouldShowFirstTimeDlg = "FALSE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
DefaultSettingsServiceURL = http://settings.engine.{BLOCKED}vices.com/?browser=EB_BROWSER_TYPE&lut=EB_LUT

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Platforms\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}
Name = "conduitEngine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
PlatformType = "ConduitEngine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
SponsorId = "ConduitEngine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
Communicator
Url = "http://servicemap.{BLOCKED}rvices.com/Toolbar/"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
ShouldSendToolbarAge = "TRUE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\MAIN
Enable Browser Extensions = "yes"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
HostID = "{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
EngineHelperFileName = "%Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineHelper.exe"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
Log
LogLevelsString = ""

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
Monitored
SHRINK_TOOLBAR = 0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
version = "6.2.7.3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}
(Default) = "Conduit Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}\InprocServer32
(Default) = "%Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Toolbar
{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D} = "Conduit Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Toolbars
Conduit Engine = "{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
IE5
ToolbarRunFirstTimeAfterInstall = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
Repository\conduit_ConduitEngine\Coordinator
ResetServiceMap = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
VistaElevationComId = {78B26CB2-A6A2-4F0A-8727-9CA9E729BD71}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{78B26CB2-A6A2-4F0A-8727-9CA9E729BD71}
AppPath = %Program Files%\ConduitEngine

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{78B26CB2-A6A2-4F0A-8727-9CA9E729BD71}
AppName = "ConduitEngineHelper.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{78B26CB2-A6A2-4F0A-8727-9CA9E729BD71}
Policy = 3

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
EngineAPIComId = "{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}
(Default) = "Conduit Engine API Server"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}\InprocServer32
(Default) = "%Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}\ProgID
(Default) = "Conduit.Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}\VersionIndependentProgID
(Default) = "Conduit.Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Conduit.Engine\CLSID
(Default) = "{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Platforms\{09E4F9FB-B09C-4C72-9486-4DEF7E6E1B65}
HostID = "{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}
(Default) = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}
NoExplorer = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\
toolbar
UserID = "UN15875110723678932"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar
UserID = "UN15875110723678932"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Toolbar\RegisteredSources
ConduitEngine = 0

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
DisplayName = "Conduit Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineUninstall.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
DisplayIcon = "%Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineUninstall.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
DisplayVersion = 6.2.7.3

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
Publisher = Conduit Ltd.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
IE5
Visible = "TRUE"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
Comments = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
Contact = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
DisplayIcon = %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineUninstall.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
DisplayName = "Conduit Engine"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
DisplayVersion = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
HelpLink = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
Publisher = Conduit Ltd.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
UninstallString = "%Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineUninstall.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
conduitEngine
URLInfoAbout = ""

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
Log
LogLevelsString = ""

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
MultiCommunityEnabled = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
Monitored
MultiCommunityEnabled = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
GroupingEnabled = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
Monitored
GroupingEnabled = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
Monitored
MultiCommunityID = "CT2776682"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
Monitored
SHRINK_TOOLBAR = 0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
DisplayName = "BrotherSoft Extreme"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
version = "6.2.7.3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{51A86BB3-6602-4C85-92A5-130EE4864F13}
(Default) = "BrotherSoft Extreme Toolbar"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{51A86BB3-6602-4C85-92A5-130EE4864F13}\InprocServer32
(Default) = "%Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\tbBrot.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{51A86BB3-6602-4C85-92A5-130EE4864F13}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Toolbar
{51A86BB3-6602-4C85-92A5-130EE4864F13} = "BrotherSoft Extreme Toolbar"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Toolbars
BrotherSoft Extreme Toolbar = "{51A86BB3-6602-4C85-92A5-130EE4864F13}"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
IE5
ToolbarRunFirstTimeAfterInstall = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\
Repository\conduit_CT2776682\Coordinator
ResetServiceMap = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
VistaElevationComId = "{A2E84908-77AB-4368-9038-5BC2D2C161B7}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{A2E84908-77AB-4368-9038-5BC2D2C161B7}
AppPath = "%Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{A2E84908-77AB-4368-9038-5BC2D2C161B7}
AppName = "BrotherSoft_ExtremeToolbarHelper.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Internet Explorer\Low Rights\ElevationPolicy\
{A2E84908-77AB-4368-9038-5BC2D2C161B7}
Policy = 3

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
ToolbarAPIComId = "{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}
(Default) = "BrotherSoft Extreme API Server"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}\InprocServer32
(Default) = "%Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\tbBrot.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}\ProgID
(Default) = Toolbar.CT2776682

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}\VersionIndependentProgID
(Default) = "Toolbar.CT2776682"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
Toolbar.CT2776682\CLSID
(Default) = "{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Platforms\{E7837BD9-B225-473F-A7F1-D221BEB7BD90}
HostID = "{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Browser Helper Objects\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}
NoExplorer = 1

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
UserID = "UN19514875571025297"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
UserID = "UN19514875571025297"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Toolbar\RegisteredSources
CT2776682 = 0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
Settings\MyStuff
CanShowPlusButton = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\
Settings\MyStuff
EnableDetection = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
ImportMyStuffToEngine = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\Conduit\Community Alerts\
Settings
AutoUpdateEnabled = "TRUE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\Conduit\Community Alerts\
Settings
ShowAlerts = "FALSE"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\Conduit\Community Alerts\
Settings
ALPClientsServerName = "http://alert.client.{BLOCKED}t.com"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\Conduit\Community Alerts\
Settings
ALPServicesServerName = "http://alert.services.{BLOCKED}t.com"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\
Community Alerts
Path = "%Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\Alert.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{3c471948-f874-49f5-b338-4f214a2ee0b1}
(Default) = "Conduit Community Alerts"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{3c471948-f874-49f5-b338-4f214a2ee0b1}\InprocServer32
(Default) = "%Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\Alert.dll"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\
CLSID\{3c471948-f874-49f5-b338-4f214a2ee0b1}\InprocServer32
ThreadingModel = "Apartment"

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\
Software\Conduit\Community Alerts\
Settings
UserID = "873419FE-3B40-4489-94FD-A2A3D9CE5FD2"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
Comments = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
Contact = ""

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
HelpLink = "http://BrotherSoftExtreme.{BLOCKED}lbar.com/help"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
Publisher = BrotherSoft Extreme

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
DisplayVersion = "6.2.7.3"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\
BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
URLInfoAbout = "http//BrotherSoftExtreme.{BLOCKED}lbar.com/"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\
toolbar
OpenUninstallPage = "TRUE"

Dropping Routine

This Adware drops the following files:

  • %User Temp%\GL{random}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\BrotherSoft_Extreme.exe
  • %User Temp%\{}\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\brothersoft_extreme_tb.xpi
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine.xpi
  • %User Temp%\{}\install.rdf
  • %User Temp%\{}\xpis.txt
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\install.rdf
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\chrome.manifest
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\version.txt
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\conduitengine.jar
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitToolbar.idl
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitToolbar.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitToolbar.xpt
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\RadioWMPCore.xpt
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\alertSettinfsComponent.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\engineSettings.json
  • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\fbAlert.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\DualPackage\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\DualPackage\install.rdf
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\lib\xpcom.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\manifest.mf
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\zigbert.sf
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.gif
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.ico
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
  • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.src
  • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\manifest.mf
  • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
  • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\zigbert.sf
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome.manifest
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\install.rdf
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\version.txt
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\GLF{random}.tmp.tbBrot.dll
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\UNWISE.EXE
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar.cfg
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\BrotherSoft_ExtremeToolbarHelper.exe
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome\brothersoft_extreme.jar
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitToolbar.idl
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitToolbar.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitToolbar.xpt
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\alertSettingsComponent.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\engineSettings.json
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\fbAlert.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\lib\xpcom.js
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\manifest.mf
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\zigbert.sf
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.gif
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.ico
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.src
  • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\install.rdf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\version.txt.
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\chrome\conduitengine.jar
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\ConduitToolbar.idl
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\ConduitToolbar.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\ConduitToolbar.xpt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\RadioWMPCore.xpt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\alertSettingsComponent.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\engineSettings.json
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\fbAlert.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\DualPackage\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\DualPackage\install.rdf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\tbBrot.dll
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\GottenAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\SharedAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\lib\xpcom.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\META-INF\manifest.mf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\ToolbarContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\META-INF\zigbert.sf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.gif
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.ico
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.src
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\chrome.manifest
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\install.rdf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\version.txt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\chrome\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %User Temp%\GLF{random}.tmp.ConduitEngineSetup.exe
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\chrome\brothersoft_extreme.jar
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitToolbar.idl
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitToolbar.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitToolbar.xpt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\RadioWMPCore.xpt
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\alertSettingsComponent.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\engineSettings.json
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\fbAlert.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %System%\GLBSINST.%$D
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\lib\xpcom.js
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\META-INF\manifest.mf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\META-INF\zigbert.sf
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.gif
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.ico
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.src
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.xml
  • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\setup.ini
  • %User Temp%\GLF{random}.tmp.ConduitEngine.dll
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\toolbar.cfg
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineUninstall.exe
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\appContextMenu.xml
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\engineContextMenu.xml
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\EngineSettings.json
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineHelper.exe
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll
  • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\INSTALL.LOG
  • %Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
  • %Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\Alert.dll
  • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\INSTALL.LOG

Other Details

This Adware does the following:

  • Shows the following interface upon execution:
  • Shows the installation progress:
  • After installation, the following toolbar would be seen in the browser:

This file contains a URL where it connects to possibly download other files. As of this writing, this file contains the following URLs:

  • brothersoftextreme.{BLOCKED}bar.com

However, as of this writing, the said sites are inaccessible.

  SOLUTION

Minimum Scan Engine: 9.850
SSAPI PATTERN File: 2.193.00
SSAPI PATTERN Date: 18 Jul 2019

Step 1

Before doing any scans, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 users must disable System Restore to allow full scanning of their computers.

Step 2

Note that not all files, folders, and registry keys and entries are installed on your computer during this malware's/spyware's/grayware's execution. This may be due to incomplete installation or other operating system conditions. If you do not find the same files/folders/registry information, please proceed to the next step.

Step 3

Restart in Safe Mode

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Step 4

Remove Adware.Win32.CONDUIT.B by using its own Uninstall option

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To uninstall the grayware processDATA_GENERIC
  • Click on Remove or Uninstall depending on the currently running Windows version.
  • Follow the instructions on the dialog box that appears.
  • Close the Programs window, and the Control Panel window.

    • Step 5

    Delete this registry value

    [ Learn More ]

    Important: Editing the Windows Registry incorrectly can lead to irreversible system malfunction. Please do this step only if you know how or you can ask assistance from your system administrator. Else, check this Microsoft article first before modifying your computer's registry.

     
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
      • DisplayName = “BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar”
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
      • UninstallString = %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\UNWISE.EXE   /U %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\INSTALL.LOG
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
      • Use Search Asst = no
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
      • Enable Browser Extensions = yes
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\IE5
      • CabinetVisible = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\IE5
      • ExplorerVisible = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\IE5
      • FirstTime = TRUE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\IE5
      • Visible = TRUE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\settings
      • EnableSearchFromAdress = TRUE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\settings
      • FixPageNotFoundError = 1
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\settings
      • SearchFromAdressUrl = http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com/ResultsExt.aspx?ctid=CT2776682&q=MYSEARCHTERM
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\settings\LanguagePack
      • LanguagePackServerUrl = http://translation.users.{BLOCKED}t.com/Translation.ashx
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • GroupingServerURL = http://grouping.services.{BLOCKED}t.com/
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • SearchServerUrl = http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • Server = users.{BLOCKED}t.com
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ShouldPerformGroupByOS = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • UsageURL = http://usage.users.{BLOCKED}t.com/UsersWebService.asmx/UsersRequests
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • WebServerUrl = http://BrotherSoftExtreme.{BLOCKED}lbar.com/
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • Write us link = {BLOCKED}t@brothersoft.com
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\settings
      • ShouldSendReferalCookie = TRUE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar\settings
      • OpenSetupFinishPage = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks
      • {51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13} = “”
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks
      • {51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13} = “”
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
      • DisplayName = BrotherSoft Extreme Customized Web Search
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
      • URL = http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com/ResultsExt.aspx?q={searchTerms}&SearchSource=4&ctid=CT2776682
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
      • DefaultScope = {afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes
      • DefaultScope = {afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
      • DisplayName = BrotherSoft Extreme Customized Web Search
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{afdbddaa-5d3f-42ee-b79c-185a7020515b}
      • URL = http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com/ResultsExt.aspx?q={searchTerms}&SearchSource=4&ctid=CT2776682
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
      • Start Page = http://search.{BLOCKED}t.com?SearchSource=10&ctid=CT2776682
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
      • {51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13} = BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
      • (Default) = “”
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}
      • (Default) = “”
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\Communicator
      • Url = http://servicemap.{BLOCKED}rvices.com/Toolbar/
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ComId = {51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • DisplayName = BrotherSoft Extreme
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • DisplayTitle = BrotherSoft_Extreme Toolbar
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • GroupingEnabled = FALSE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • InstallationId = integrated_ct2776682.exe
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • InstallationType = conduitintegration
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • MultiCommunityEnabled = FALSE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • Path = %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • Server = users.conduit.com
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ShouldPerformGroupByOS = FALSE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ShouldShowPersonalComponentDlg = false
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • SponsorId = CT2776682
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ToolbarHelperFileName = %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\BrotherSoft_ExtremeToolbarHelper.exe
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Conduit\Platforms\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}
      • Name = BrotherSoft_Extreme
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • PlatformType = ConduitToolbar
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • IsEngineHost = TRUE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • AllowToUninstallFromEngine = FALSE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ForceEngineUninstall = TRUE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • IphoneUpdateURL = “”
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar
      • ShouldSendToolbarAge = TRUE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN
      • Enable Browser Extensions = yes
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN
      • Use Search Asst = no
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\toolbar
      • ShouldShowFirstTimeDlg = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\IE5
      • CabinetVisible = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\IE5
      • ExplorerVisible = FALSE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\IE5
      • FirstTime = TRUE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\IE5
      • Visible = TRUE
    • In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppDataLow\Software\conduitEngine\toolbar\Settings
      • EnableAppssAlerts = TRUE
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar
      • {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\toolbar
      • Path = %Program Files%\ConduitEngine
    • In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\conduitEngine\toolbar
      • ComId = {30F9B915-B755-4826-820B-08FBA6BD249D}

    Step 6

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    • %User Temp%\GL{random}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\BrotherSoft_Extreme.exe
    • %User Temp%\{}\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\brothersoft_extreme_tb.xpi
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine.xpi
    • %User Temp%\{}\install.rdf
    • %User Temp%\{}\xpis.txt
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\install.rdf
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\chrome.manifest
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\version.txt
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\conduitengine.jar
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitToolbar.idl
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitToolbar.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\ConduitToolbar.xpt
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\RadioWMPCore.xpt
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\alertSettinfsComponent.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\engineSettings.json
    • %User Temp%\{}\chrome\components\defaults\fbAlert.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\DualPackage\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\DualPackage\install.rdf
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\lib\xpcom.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\manifest.mf
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\META-INF\zigbert.sf
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.gif
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.ico
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
    • %User Temp%\{}\conduitengine\searchplugin\conduit.src
    • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\manifest.mf
    • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
    • %User Temp%\{}\META-INF\zigbert.sf
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome.manifest
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\install.rdf
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\version.txt
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\GLF{random}.tmp.tbBrot.dll
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\UNWISE.EXE
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\toolbar.cfg
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\BrotherSoft_ExtremeToolbarHelper.exe
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\chrome\brothersoft_extreme.jar
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitToolbar.idl
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitToolbar.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\ConduitToolbar.xpt
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\RadioWMPCore.dll
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\alertSettingsComponent.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\engineSettings.json
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\fbAlert.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\lib\xpcom.js
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.tmp
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\manifest.mf
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\zigbert.rsa
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\META-INF\zigbert.sf
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.gif
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.ico
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.src
    • %User Temp%\{}\toolbar\searchplugin\conduit.xml
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\install.rdf
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\version.txt.
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\chrome\conduitengine.jar
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\components\RadioWMPCoreGecko19.dll
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\alertSettingsComponent.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\appContextMenu.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\engineContextMenu.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\engineSettings.json
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\fbAlert.js
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\getAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\postAppsContextMenu.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\toolbarContextMenu.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\defaults\unsharedAppsContextMenu.xml
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\DualPackage\install.rdf
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\lib\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\tbBrot.dll
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\META-INF\manifest.mf
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\META-INF\zigbert.sf
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.gif
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\engine@conduit.com\searchplugin\conduit.src
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    • %User Temp%\GLF{random}.tmp.ConduitEngineSetup.exe
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.js
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\components\ConduitAutoCompleteSearch.xpt
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    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.gif
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.ico
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.PNG
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.src
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\searchplugin\conduit.xml
    • %Application Data%\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{random}.default\extensions\{51a86bb3-6602-4c85-92a5-130ee4864f13}\setup.ini
    • %User Temp%\GLF{random}.tmp.ConduitEngine.dll
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\toolbar.cfg
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineUninstall.exe
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\appContextMenu.xml
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\engineContextMenu.xml
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\EngineSettings.json
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngineHelper.exe
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\ConduitEngine.dll
    • %Program Files%\ConduitEngine\INSTALL.LOG
    • %Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\~GLH{random numbers}.TMP
    • %Program Files%\Conduit\Community Alerts\Alert.dll
    • %Program Files%\BrotherSoft_Extreme\INSTALL.LOG

    Step 7

    Restart in normal mode and scan your computer with your Trend Micro product for files detected as Adware.Win32.CONDUIT.B. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.


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