WebConnect 3.0.0
What is WebConnect?
WebConnect is a web browser extension, toolbar and Browser helper Object (for Internet Explorer) that delivers contextual based advertising to the web browser. In addition it will modify the user's browser home and search pages as well as 'New Tab' pages to push advertising and search. The software acts as an adware type application and is typically defined as a unwanted application by various malware vendors.
The software is distributed using the Install Core download manager (as well as various others) which is designed to deliver potentially unwanted applications. Through various co-bundle relationship the program is distributed through IronInstall (getvdownloader.com), Trusted Software (file.org), Air Software (airdwnlds.com), ISBRInstaller (downloadinfo.co), AppWork, ISfreemium and dozens more.
From the Terms of Service: "The Software provides a suite of toolbar-style browser features that customize and enhance your interaction with various websites by rendering graphics, text, or other functional or interactive content in your browser. Such features include, without limitation, tools and applications for search, text referencing, video, social media, website ratings and reviews, coupons, and comparison shopping for various products and services, including travel and insurance. The Software may also be used remotely to support computing research programs. The Software is compatible with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome and RockMelt browsers. All browsers must close to install the Software, and the Software will be automatically enabled upon restart. The Software may automatically and without additional notice, download upgrades, enable new features or functionality, and install fixes."
About (from Yontoo Technology)
We think using the web should be free, and we've pledged to keep WebConnect that way too! WebConnect is ad supported, so as you browse the web, you may see inline text advertisements and/or transitional ads. We promise to keep the WebConnect product suite free for everyone to use! In order to keep WebConnect free, we'r... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Installs a Windows Service
- Typically distributed through a pay-per-install bundle
- Generally known to have a low reputation
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in WebConnect.
| WebConnectBHO.dll (ba7f639e24a4a8ea93ed40ad72ca44aa) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
| 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) |
| updateWebConnect.exe (a847d93b85873d40256aad26c23a777c) has been flagged by the following 25 scanners: |
| Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
| 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) |
View all 30 all detections
WebConnect has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Web Connect
URL: webconnect.co/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\WebConnect
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\WebConnect\WebConnectuninstall.exe
Estimated size: 742.07 KB
Files installed by WebConnect 3.0.0
| Program module: | WebConnectBHO.dll (Malware detected) |
| Name: | WebConnect |
| Signed by: | Super Web LLC |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\WebConnect\WebConnectBHO.dll |
| MD5: | ba7f639e24a4a8ea93ed40ad72ca44aa |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) WebConnectBHO.dll (by Web Connect) - WebConnect
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(Malware detected) updateWebConnect.exe
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WebConnectUninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- WebConnectBHO.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'WebConnect' with the class of {2316c625-b487-4410-a1a5-ff040b65245f}.
Service
- updateWebConnect.exe runs as a service named 'Update WebConnect' (Update WebConnect).
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| updateWebConnect.exe |
| Memory: | 25.25 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0007803073% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00049296% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00028734% | |
How do I remove WebConnect?
You can uninstall WebConnect from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program WebConnect 3.0.0, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove WebConnect.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by WebConnect 3.0.0 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 81%
Keep it 19%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #5,815
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
64.65% |
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| Windows 10 |
20.42% |
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| Windows XP |
10.31% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.50% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.12% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.80% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
20.78% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.48% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
10.17% |
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| Windows 8 |
6.21% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
4.27% |
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Geography
19.09% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
19.09% |
| MA |
9.13% |
| Brazil |
7.71% |
| Germany |
7.39% |
| United Kingdom |
6.81% |
| India |
4.11% |
| France |
3.79% |
| Poland |
3.28% |
| Canada |
3.15% |
| Italy |
2.51% |
| Taiwan |
2.19% |
| Spain |
2.06% |
| Turkey |
1.99% |
| UA |
1.93% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
27.69% |
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| Acer |
21.91% |
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| Dell |
17.75% |
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| ASUS |
8.62% |
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| Samsung |
5.98% |
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| Toshiba |
5.27% |
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| GIGABYTE |
4.97% |
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| Lenovo |
3.96% |
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| Intel |
1.72% |
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| Sahara |
1.22% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.91% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.81% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
5.84% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.92% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
2.68% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.19% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
1.95% |
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About Yontoo Technology
Yontoo, a subsidiary/alias of ad-hijacker Sambreel, is a publisher of ad-supported web browser extensions designed to inject and display advertisements within the browser.
Publisher URL: www.yontoo.com