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98%
Yes, 98% block recommendation.
Possible reasons:
Multiple malware detections
Performance resource utilization

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Discount Buddy.dll

Discount Buddy by Excellent Apps (Signed)

Remove Discount Buddy.dll
Version:   1.1.153.4
MD5:   28aedc071adb1f0f65b89ab16e36a16c
SHA1:   7a5085554447339125cb72cc6618fc0d64727edd
SHA256:   86664aaa0263f5435af4d066854b5cc77f755412e6e1e16b2b64594ac4cf8e72
Warning 10 antivirus scanners has detected malware.

Overview

discount buddy.dll is malware that is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of Internet Explorer. It is installed in Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) which has full acess to the web browser's behaviors and content. This is typically installed with the program Discount Buddy published by 215 Apps and is most likely removed by most users once installed (80% removed). The file is digitally signed by Excellent Apps which was issued by the Thawte certificate authority (CA). This particular version is usually found on Windows 7 Home Premium (6.1.7601.65536).

DetailsDetails

File name:discount buddy.dll
Publisher:215 Apps
Product name:Discount Buddy
Description:Discount Buddy BHO
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\discount buddy\discount buddy.dll
File version:1.1.153.4
Size:687.88 KB (704,392 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Excellent Apps
Authority (CA):Thawte
Effective date:Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Expiration date:Thursday, August 29, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
215 Apps
  80% remove
It aggressive adware created and distributed by 50onRed and is typically included in various 3rd party software bundles that displays advertisements as you browse the web by injecting them directly into the web pages you visit. When you install the plug-in, it also has a background process that will attempt to disabled other 'conflicting' extensions that might interfere with it, this includes other competing products as well as some sec...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects'
  • BHO CLSID: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110211671166}

MalwareMalware detections

Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 10 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engineEngine versionDetection
Comodo Internet Security 17771 ApplicUnwnt
Emsisoft Anti-Malware None Riskware.Win32.Toolbar.CrossRider.AMN (A)
ESET NOD32 7.9411 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.H
Ikarus T3.1.5.6.0 AdWare.Win32.CouponCompanion
K7 AntiVirus 9.175.11136 Trojan ( 0048c1901 )
K7GW 9.175.11136 Trojan ( 0048c1901 )
Kingsoft 2013.04.09.267 Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
McAfee 6.4.564 Artemis!28AEDC071ADB
McAfee Gateway Anti-Malware v2013-dat Artemis!28AEDC071ADB
VIPRE Antivirus 26378 GamePlayLabs (v)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 100.00%

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 100.00%
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