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wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe
By Web Cake (Signed)
Warning 16 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe.
Overview
There are 2 versions of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe in the wild, the latest version being 1.0.0.3. It is started as a Windows Service called 'WebCakeUpdater' with the name 'WebCake Desktop Updater' and described as “Provides limited updating assistance for WebCake Desktop”. . In addition, it is run under the context of the SYSTEM account with extensive privileges (the administrator accounts have the same privileges). The average file size is about 50.77 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to Web Cake by VeriSign. Numerous variations of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe have been installed with both Web-Cake 3.00 and Web Cake 3.00. The executable is a .NET framework assembly utilizing the CLR. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0005% including both foreground and background operations, the average private memory consumption is about 10.87 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 2.93 KB per minute for reads and 0 Bytes per minute for writes.
Details |
File name: | wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe |
Publisher: | cake bake |
Description: | Desktop.Updater |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe |
Original name: | Desktop.Updater.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Web Cake |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Tuesday, April 9, 2013 |
Expiration date: | Friday, April 10, 2015 |
Windows Service |
Service name: | WebCake Desktop Updater |
Display name: | WebCakeUpdater |
Description: | “Provides limited updating assistance for WebCake Desktop” |
Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe.)
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Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
- 'WebCake Desktop Updater'
- 'WebCakeUpdater'
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 16 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Webcake-A [Adw] |
1.0.0.3 |
AVG |
13.0.0.3169 |
AdInject.WebCake |
1.0.0.3 |
BitDefender |
7.2 |
Adware.WebCake.C |
1.0.0.3 |
Comodo Internet Security |
17071 |
ApplicUnwnt |
1.0.0.3 |
Dr.Web |
8.13.10.8 |
Adware.WebCake.1 |
1.0.0.3 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.589 |
Adware.WebCake.C (B) |
1.0.0.3 |
ESET NOD32 |
7.8888 |
MSIL/WebCake.A |
1.0.0.3 |
F-Secure |
11.0.19100.45 |
Adware.WebCake.C |
1.0.0.3 |
G Data |
13.10.22 |
Adware.WebCake.C |
1.0.0.3 |
Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Optional.WebCake.A |
1.0.0.3 |
eScan by MicroWorld |
12.0.250.0 |
Adware.WebCake.C |
1.0.0.3 |
nProtect |
2013-10-08.01 |
Adware.WebCake.C |
1.0.0.3 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Adware/WebCake |
1.0.0.3 |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
SecurityRisk.Yontoo!rem |
1.0.0.3 |
Symantec |
20131.1.5.61 |
Yontoo |
1.0.0.3 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
22190 |
Yontoo (fs) |
1.0.0.3 |
All file variations of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 8 Single Language |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
16.67% |
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Distribution by country
Ecuador installs about 33.33% of wbdesktop.updater.1.0.0.16.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Sony |
44.44% |
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Acer |
22.22% |
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Dell |
22.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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