FighterLauncher.exe
Fighters by SPAMfighter ApS (Signed)
Overview
There are 2 versions of fighterlauncher.exe in the wild, the latest version being 3.1.247.0. fighterlauncher.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. By adding a startup entry to the run registry key, the file will be executed when the user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 825.8 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to SPAMfighter ApS by Thawte. The programs OUTDATEfighter, DRIVERfighter and PASSWORDfighter have been observed as installing specific variations of fighterlauncher.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 9.61 MB.
About fighterlauncher.exe (from SPAMfighter ApS)
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 Details
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| File name: | fighterlauncher.exe |
| Publisher: | SPAMfighter ApS |
| Product name: | Fighters |
| Description: | Fighter Suite Launcher |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\fighters\fighterlauncher.exe |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | SPAMfighter ApS |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Fighters.)
OUTDATEfighter has been known to use the InstallX (InstallIQ) download and bundle manager to install additional offers, typically unwanted toolbars such as We-Care and BlitzMedia.
DRIVERfighter is typically bundled with 3rd party pay per install programs such as InstallIQ.
“Full-Diskfighter is a tool which easily scans for redundant files that can be erased to regain valuable hard drive space, cleans space-consuming Windows Update history, temporary browser data, service...”
“SPAMfighter is a global provider of state-of-the-art computer, mobile and server utility products to millions of users from 238 countries/areas around the globe. SPAMfighter's mission is nothing less ...”
“Remove Spyware, malware, trojans and other unwanted malicious software. SPYWAREfighter is a user-friendly anti spyware program that is easy to install and use. SPYWAREfighter is your protection agains...”
“VIRUSfighter Pro will protect your machine against the latest and legacy threats, stopping viruses and other malware from destroying your valuable data and programs. VIRUSfighter Pro is your protectio...”
“Forget about managing your passwords with spreadsheets or sticky notes. No more second or third guess attempts at password variations - PASSWORDfighter manages your online passwords for you and automa...”
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of fighterlauncher.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'FDPRO-516' → C:\Program Files\Fighters\FighterLauncher.exe FDPRO
- 'FDPRO-501' → C:\Program Files\Fighters\FighterLauncher.exe FDPRO
Scheduled tasks
- The job '{B8C991BC-63A3-49AD-9B98-D32A4D6A507F}' runs on registration in the path '\{B8C991BC-63A3-49AD-9B98-D32A4D6A507F}'
All file variations of fighterlauncher.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
36.36% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate N |
27.27% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8 |
9.09% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
9.09% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
9.09% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 70.00% of Fighters.
