ArcadeCandy

ArcadeCandy

Known Malware

by ArcadeCandy LLC

What is ArcadeCandy?

ArcadeCandy is software application developed by ArcadeCandy LLC. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 75.26% of installations running this operating system. ArcadeCandy's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 7 files. The most common release is ac 1.24.366 with 67.41% of all installations currently using this version.

ArcadeCandy is most popular in the United States with 98.72% of installations residing in this country.

ArcadeCandy adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.

About ArcadeCandy?

By agreeing to the End User License Agreement (EULA), you can access Premium Games at no cost by installing ArcadeCandy Software ("Software") from the Site. This Software enables the display of various types of advertisements on your computer, based on the information collected as outlined in the Privacy Policy. It is important to note that the Software does not install cookies or collect any personally identifiable information. Additionally, the Site and Premium Games may feature Third Party Advertisements during gameplay. By downloading the Software, you are consenting to the terms and conditions, including the use of your information as specified in the ArcadeCandy Privacy Policy. Furthermore, the Software automatically modifies browser settings for Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer to enable the requested add-on without requiring manual activation. ArcadeCandy reserves the right to add new features or functions, as well as release software upgrades, which may be communicated to users through invitations or other means. This communication is essential for better administration of the Site and to enhance the user experience on ArcadeCandy.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in ArcadeCandy.

candyUpdater.exe (MD5: 232cb2cf3521a4e7640d46a53946eead) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Norman ArcadeCandy.A
Vba32 AntiVirus suspected of Trojan.Downloader.gen.h
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.RC1H1CV
candyEX.dll (MD5: 9b48752ba7bedbb54d9bee993015c3af) has been flagged by 2 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Norman ArcadeCandy.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.RC1H1CV
candyRemove.exe (MD5: 36903d6f393b2033c7ee5b0f08a3b5f1) has been flagged by 5 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Kingsoft AntiVirus Win32.Troj.Undef.(kcloud)
McAfee-GW-Edition Heuristic.BehavesLike.Win32.Suspicious.H
Norman ArcadeCandy.A
Vba32 AntiVirus suspected of Trojan.Downloader.gen.h
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.RC1H1CV

Software Behaviors

Scheduled tasks:
  • candyUpdater.exe is scheduled as a task named 'CandyUpdater' (runs daily at 11:00 AM).

Software Details

URL:
https://arcadecandy.com
Support:
https://www.arcadecandy.com
Installation path:
C:\users\user\appdata\local\arcadecandy
Uninstaller:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\ArcadeCandy\candyRemove.exe
Size:
1.00 MB
Language:
English

ArcadeCandy Executable Details

Primary executable:
candyRemove.exe
Name:
ArcadeCandy
Path:
C:\users\user\appdata\local\arcadecandy\candyRemove.exe
MD5:
36903d6f393b2033c7ee5b0f08a3b5f1
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by ArcadeCandy
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
232cb2cf3521a4e7640d46a53946eead
DLL
68ed355369ee4f949781c2a269d302b1
EXE
71026bf43e03c3efed0cf2e3754780e3
DLL
9b48752ba7bedbb54d9bee993015c3af
EXE
36903d6f393b2033c7ee5b0f08a3b5f1
CRX
6075f47c1957d77fa82666dac755fac3
DLL
3cd5b4fc4380874c8f24e3be79830e94