RebateInformer

RebateInformer

Known Generic

by Inbox.com, Inc.

What is RebateInformer?

RebateInformer is software application developed by Inbox.com, Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 70.05% of installations running this operating system. RebateInformer's installer is typically 3.00 MB in size and installs around 27 files. The most common release is 1.0.0.83 with 40.55% of all installations currently using this version.

RebateInformer is most popular in the United States with 73.88% of installations residing in this country.

RebateInformer adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.

About RebateInformer?

RebateInformer, also known as RebateGiant, is a browser extension designed for use with Internet Explorer. It functions by monitoring the websites visited by the user and searching an extensive affiliate database for available rebates and coupons relevant to the products being displayed in the browser. The plugin identifies and analyzes the websites visited, aiming to uncover potential deals associated with the merchant's product offerings. If a relevant deal is found, RebateInformer will apply an affiliate code to potentially earn affiliate-based commissions in the event of a purchase. Additionally, the plugin strives to offer the best price for the specific product or present alternative options, even if they are offered by different merchants. It is worth noting that RebateInformer includes bundled software, such as the Inbox.com Toolbar for RebateInformer, during installation.

Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in RebateInformer.

RebInf64.dll (MD5: 3140f0ce334bdfb9d07db7bf8b4e1a44) has been flagged by 3 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.RebateInformer.A
Trend Micro ADW_BHO
TrendMicro-HouseCall ADW_BHO
RebateI.dll (MD5: 4d4fc32d01654d3c8b16c6590e5d12e8) has been flagged by 8 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Bkav FE W32.Clod5d4.Trojan
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Inbox.B
Kingsoft AntiVirus Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.RebateInformer.A
McAfee Artemis!4D4FC32D0165
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!4D4FC32D0165
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1015
Trend Micro ADW_BHO
RebateInf.exe (MD5: 99ec717462bd684228a5fe399b53f576) has been flagged by 8 scanners:
Scanner Software Result
Bkav FE W32.Clod684.Trojan.eed9
ESET-NOD32 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Inbox.B
Kingsoft AntiVirus Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.RebateInformer.A
McAfee Artemis!99EC717462BD
McAfee-GW-Edition Artemis!99EC717462BD
TrendMicro-HouseCall TROJ_GEN.F47V1016
Trend Micro ADW_BHO

Software Behaviors

Scheduled tasks:
  • RebateInf.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{4EBB650F-99FD-4771-B3F1-86558E75944E}' (runs on registration).
  • unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{D7A8C094-DD31-4970-9A9E-4D9D562A8CB7}' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Registry entries:
  • RebateInf.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'RebateInformer' and executes as C:\Program Files1\REBATE~1\REBATE~1.EXE /STARTUP.
  • REBATE~1.EXE is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'RebateInformer' and executes as C:\Program Files2\REBATE~1\REBATE~1.EXE /STARTUP.

Software Details

URL:
https://www.rebateinformer.com
Support:
https://www.rebateinformer.com/faq.aspx
Installation path:
C:\Program Files\Inbox.com\
Uninstaller:
"C:\Program Files\RebateInformer\unins000.exe"
Size:
3.00 MB
Language:
English

RebateInformer Executable Details

Primary executable:
RebateInf.exe
Name:
RebateInformer
Path:
C:\Program Files\Inbox.com\RebateInf.exe
MD5:
99ec717462bd684228a5fe399b53f576
SHA-1:
SHA-256:
Files installed by RebateInformer
File Type Filename MD5
EXE
0681a1d6120bbf2b0187075139b5931f
EXE
c83b81939a662b0c67a4fa943b18aec7
EXE
22fbdf26826c45ffbe80b90616f37cc5
DLL
20871a6796928e84358f64a6689d6694
DLL
3646f4cd33eacf829ee64645b0b198ab
DLL
f8a6eae1a7873ee7acd3bd96ee2ec591
DLL
df484039989c524da45586cd1c031424
DLL
e3e31cc4bb472ad007b61145237e3740
DLL
93895518754c9f3d0797bdd67a3c1d7e
DLL
1df70ae76d5f349217b88dc4c1304cac