Cling Clang
What is Cling Clang?
Cling Clang is software application developed by Yontoo Technology, Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 57.28% of installations running this operating system. Cling Clang's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 11 files. The most common release is 2013.11.21.231423 with 30.10% of all installations currently using this version.
Cling Clang is most popular in Canada with 16.28% of installations residing in this country.
About Cling Clang?
Cling Clang is a web browser extension that is categorized as a variant of the Web Cake adware. It has the capability to modify the user's home and search providers, and to display contextual and popup advertising in the browser. According to the Terms of Service, the Software is free to use and is supported by various types of advertising, such as search, banner, inline text, and transitional ads. These ads and features are not endorsed by the websites on which they appear. The Software may modify, add, enable, disable, or discontinue features, content, and advertising at any time without additional notice to the user. Some features and ad placements may contain links to further information and disabling instructions. Note: It is important to mention that the Cling Clang software is considered adware and may not be the best choice for users looking for a secure and ad-free browsing experience.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in Cling Clang.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 12.0.163.0 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| Agnitum Outpost | 5.5.1.3 | PUA.Kranet! |
| Antiy-AVL | 1.0.0.1 | GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus,HEUR]/MSIL.Kranet |
| AVG | 14.0.0.4015 | Cling.376 |
| AVware | 1.5.0.16 | Yontoo (fs) |
| Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Adware.Win32.BrowseFox.BH |
| Bitdefender | 7.2 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| Dr.Web | 7.0.10.8210 | Trojan.BPlug.145 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 3.0.0.600 | Adware.ClingClang.A (B) |
| ESET-NOD32 | 10327 | a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.H |
| F-Secure | 11.0.19100.45 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| G Data | 24 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| IKARUS anti.virus | T3.1.7.5.0 | PUA.BrowseFox |
| Kaspersky | 12.0.0.1225 | not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.MSIL.Kranet.heur |
| Malwarebytes | 1.75.0.1 | PUP.Optional.ClingClang.A |
| McAfee | 6.0.4.564 | Artemis!7EF9EAAB199A |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 12.0.250.0 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| nProtect | 2014-08-27.01 | Trojan-Clicker/W32.Agent.323360 |
| Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Virus.Adware.e4c |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 9.700.0.1001 | Suspicious_GEN.F47V0828 |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 32614 | Yontoo (fs) |
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Comodo Security | 17457 | Application.Win32.Altbrowse.AK |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.010 | Adware.Plugin.100 |
| ESET-NOD32 | 8.9184 | a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.F |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 1/10/2014 | Adware/Agent |
| Kingsoft AntiVirus | 331020.49267 | Win32.Troj.Agent.ah.(kcloud) |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.28.0.56692 | Riskware.Win32.Agent.cqycvd |
| Sophos | 4.96 | Generic PUA HP |
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 12.0.163.0 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| Agnitum Outpost | 5.5.1.3 | PUA.Kranet! |
| Antiy-AVL | 1.0.0.1 | GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus,HEUR]/MSIL.Kranet |
| AVG | 14.0.0.4015 | Cling.376 |
| AVware | 1.5.0.16 | Yontoo (fs) |
| Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Adware.Win32.BrowseFox.BH |
| Bitdefender | 7.2 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 3.0.0.600 | Adware.ClingClang.A (B) |
| F-Secure | 11.0.19100.45 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| G Data | 24 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| IKARUS anti.virus | T3.1.7.5.0 | PUA.BrowseFox |
| Kaspersky | 12.0.0.1225 | not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.MSIL.Kranet.heur |
| Malwarebytes | 1.75.0.1 | PUP.Optional.ClingClang.A |
| McAfee | 6.0.4.564 | Artemis!7EF9EAAB199A |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 12.0.250.0 | Adware.ClingClang.A |
| nProtect | 2014-08-27.01 | Trojan-Clicker/W32.Agent.323360 |
| Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Virus.Adware.e4c |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 9.700.0.1001 | Suspicious_GEN.F47V0828 |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 32614 | Yontoo (fs) |
Software Behaviors
- Services:
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- updateClingClang.exe runs as a service named 'Update Cling Clang' (Update Cling Clang).
- utilClingClang.exe runs as a service named 'Util Cling Clang' (Util Cling Clang).
Software Details
- URL:
- https://clingclang.biz/support
- Support:
- https://mailto:
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\Cling Clang
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\Cling Clang\ClingClanguninstall.exe
- Size:
- 1.00 MB
- Language:
- English
Cling Clang Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- ClingClangBHO.dll
- Name:
- Cling Clang
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\Cling Clang\ClingClangBHO.dll
- MD5:
- e804edda37724c3a8be81c72345f4b35
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –