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WebConnect 3.0.0
What is WebConnect 3.0.0?
WebConnect 3.0.0 is software application developed by Yontoo Technology, Inc.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 64.65% of installations running this operating system. WebConnect 3.0.0's installer is typically 742.00 KB in size and installs around 14 files.
WebConnect 3.0.0 is most popular in the United States with 28.09% of installations residing in this country.
About WebConnect 3.0.0?
WebConnect is a web browser extension and Browser Helper Object designed to deliver contextual-based advertising to the web browser. It also has the ability to modify the user's browser home and search pages, as well as 'New Tab' pages to display advertising and search content. The software is classified as adware and is typically considered unwanted by various malware vendors. The distribution of the software is done through the Install Core download manager and other similar platforms, as part of co-bundle relationships with various partners. Some of the partners include IronInstall, Trusted Software, Air Software, ISBRInstaller, AppWork, ISfreemium, and others. In accordance with the Terms of Service, the software offers a suite of toolbar-style browser features that enhance user interaction with various websites, including tools for search, text referencing, video streaming, social media integration, website ratings and reviews, coupons, and comparison shopping for products and services. The software is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, and RockMelt browsers. It requires all browsers to be closed during installation and will be automatically enabled upon restart. The software also has the capability to download upgrades, enable new features, install fixes, and provide support for computing research programs without additional notice.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in WebConnect 3.0.0.
Scanner Software | Version | Result |
---|---|---|
Agnitum Outpost | 5.5.1.3 | PUA.Kranet! |
AhnLab-V3 | 2014.11.01.00 | Win-PUP/BrowseFox.Gen |
Antiy-AVL | 1.0.0.1 | GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus,HEUR]/MSIL.Kranet |
AVG | 15.0.0.4189 | Agent.U |
Avira | 7.11.182.172 | ADWARE/BrowseFox.Gen7 |
AVware | 1.5.0.21 | Yontoo (fs) |
Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Adware.Win32.BrowseFox.BH |
CAT-QuickHeal | 14.00 | AdWare.MSIL.r3 (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security | 19960 | UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web | 7.0.10.8210 | Adware.Plugin.100 |
ESET-NOD32 | 10654 | a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.H |
Fortinet FortiGate | 5.0.999.0 | Adware/Kranet |
K7 AntiVirus | 9.185.13866 | Trojan ( 0049f7ad1 ) |
K7GW | 9.185.13866 | Trojan ( 0049f7ad1 ) |
Kaspersky | 12.0.0.1225 | not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.MSIL.Kranet.heur |
Kingsoft AntiVirus | 2013.4.9.267 | Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
Malwarebytes | 1.75.0.1 | PUP.Optional.WebConnect.A |
McAfee | 6.0.5.614 | BrowseFox.c |
McAfee-GW-Edition | v2014.2 | BehavesLike.Win32.AdwareMBrowse.fh |
Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Trojan.Adware.37e |
Sophos | 4.98.0 | SuperWeb |
Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Win32.Trojan.Falsesign.Lmap |
Trend Micro | 9.740.0.1012 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0FJO14 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall | 9.700.0.1001 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0FJO14 |
VIPRE Antivirus | 34424 | Yontoo (fs) |
Scanner Software | Version | Result |
---|---|---|
Bkav FE | 1.3.0.4246 | HW32.Laneul |
ESET-NOD32 | 7.8828 | probably a variant of Win32/BrowseFox.A |
Malwarebytes | v2013.09.25.01 | PUP.Optional.WebConnect.A |
TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.268 | TROJ_GEN.F47V0904 |
VIPRE Antivirus | 21708 | Yontoo (fs) |
Agnitum Outpost | 5.5.1.3 | PUA.Kranet! |
AhnLab-V3 | 2014.11.01.00 | Win-PUP/BrowseFox.Gen |
Antiy-AVL | 1.0.0.1 | GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus,HEUR]/MSIL.Kranet |
AVG | 15.0.0.4189 | Agent.U |
Avira | 7.11.182.172 | ADWARE/BrowseFox.Gen7 |
AVware | 1.5.0.21 | Yontoo (fs) |
Baidu-International | 3.5.1.41473 | Adware.Win32.BrowseFox.BH |
CAT-QuickHeal | 14.00 | AdWare.MSIL.r3 (Not a Virus) |
Comodo Security | 19960 | UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web | 7.0.10.8210 | Adware.Plugin.100 |
Fortinet FortiGate | 5.0.999.0 | Adware/Kranet |
K7 AntiVirus | 9.185.13866 | Trojan ( 0049f7ad1 ) |
K7GW | 9.185.13866 | Trojan ( 0049f7ad1 ) |
Kaspersky | 12.0.0.1225 | not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.MSIL.Kranet.heur |
Kingsoft AntiVirus | 2013.4.9.267 | Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud) |
McAfee | 6.0.5.614 | BrowseFox.c |
McAfee-GW-Edition | v2014.2 | BehavesLike.Win32.AdwareMBrowse.fh |
Qihoo-360 | 1.0.0.1015 | Win32/Trojan.Adware.37e |
Sophos | 4.98.0 | SuperWeb |
Tencent | 1.0.0.1 | Win32.Trojan.Falsesign.Lmap |
Trend Micro | 9.740.0.1012 | TROJ_GEN.R0C1C0FJO14 |
Software Behaviors
- Services:
-
- updateWebConnect.exe runs as a service named 'Update WebConnect' (Update WebConnect).
Software Details
- URL:
- https://webconnect.co/support
- Support:
- https://mailto:
- Installation path:
- C:\Program Files\WebConnect
- Uninstaller:
- C:\Program Files\WebConnect\WebConnectuninstall.exe
- Size:
- 742.00 KB
- Language:
- English
WebConnect 3.0.0 Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- WebConnectBHO.dll
- Name:
- WebConnect 3.0.0
- Path:
- C:\Program Files\WebConnect\WebConnectBHO.dll
- MD5:
- ba7f639e24a4a8ea93ed40ad72ca44aa
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
File Type | Filename | MD5 |
---|---|---|
DLL
|
5cad5792bb209694db6e36baa2ca83ea | |
DLL
|
3288f33be7634c85c251b01d2bab9ea8 | |
DLL
|
6351ce60a355e36a1842edc3a8337739 | |
EXE
|
0b86536bba2a922f5f32ad1792d8a03b | |
EXE
|
54c767e16d1da2ed113de4798816b7fb | |
EXE
|
updateWebConnect.exe
Malware
|
a847d93b85873d40256aad26c23a777c |
DLL
|
WebConnectBHO.dll
Malware
|
ba7f639e24a4a8ea93ed40ad72ca44aa |
DLL
|
06a31c3e4ddc474af356595a7fe4d5d1 | |
EXE
|
69a1ac6a26ecae1f2c60e59e1c661039 | |
EXE
|
0ab41d422d2a8c93097a349ea7f6744e |