Pando Media Booster
What is Pando Media Booster?
Pando Media Booster is software application developed by Pando Networks Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 68.03% of installations running this operating system. Pando Media Booster's installer is typically 7.00 MB in size and installs around 24 files. The most common release is 2.6.0.7 with 42.23% of all installations currently using this version.
Pando Media Booster is most popular in the United States with 48.28% of installations residing in this country.
Pando Media Booster adds 1 scheduled task to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times. When using a computer that is connected to the internet, Pando Media Booster is known to create 1 firewall exception to allow inbound and outbound connectivity.
About Pando Media Booster?
Pando Media Booster (PMB) is a software application developed by Pando Networks to facilitate the secure and efficient downloading of large files for game and software publishers. PMB is commonly utilized for downloading MMORPGs, providing users with a seamless and accelerated download experience. Utilizing a secure peer-to-peer network, PMB ensures that users receive the necessary components of the download package from a Content Delivery Network (CDN) as well as other active users on the network. It is important to note that PMB functions exclusively as a download manager and does not support the sending of files from the user's computer. PMB is specifically designed to handle Pando-enabled downloads from authorized commercial sources, including TV networks, software publishers, and gaming companies, making it a trusted tool for businesses to deliver their content to users. The application operates on TCP ports 443 and 563, ensuring secure and reliable communication during the download process.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Pando Media Booster.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jiangmin | KV140112 | Trojan/Refroso.jqw |
| The Hacker | 6.8.0.1.12 | Trojan/Refroso.bnav |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.12 | TROJ_GEN.F47V1005 |
Software Behaviors
- Firewall:
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- PMB.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\PMB.exe'.
- Scheduled tasks:
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- PMB.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DC3EF568-5678-4A3F-AEA2-FE89C5BCE444}' (runs on registration).
Startup Entries
- Startup tasks:
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- PMB.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Pando Media Booster.
- Registry entries:
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- PMB.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Pando Media Booster' and executes as C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\PMB.exe.
Software Details
- URL:
- https://www.pandonetworks.com/pando-media-booster-support-faq
- Support:
- –
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\uninst.exe
- Size:
- 7.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Pando Media Booster Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- PMB.exe
- Name:
- Pando Media Booster
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\PMB.exe
- MD5:
- –
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
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DLL
|
423a41f5fa8609c176bfae35c704ddd1 | |
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DLL
|
5cad5792bb209694db6e36baa2ca83ea | |
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EXE
|
uninst.exe
Malware
|
b2c223c971c44dcbe14da9f08c1f705c |
|
DLL
|
5d85077f4f51594fe185237d316237dd | |
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EXE
|
bf531b4eee99969eaf5381d9f26dc12b | |
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DLL
|
d37e29ed65f08e488f89f5ad7b2997e0 | |
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DLL
|
1fb658ad66b468a696cf11cd452c2c53 | |
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DLL
|
3b9bc343faad2c5c4518432041cfd101 | |
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DLL
|
3eeefe6d3ca5bf27736c09c769e9776c | |
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DLL
|
642e0431d989dc3e07353353e5498ee3 |