Should I block it?
Yes, 98% block recommendation.
Possible reasons:
Multiple malware detections
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
Relationships
rlservice.exe
Relevant-Knowledge by TMRG Inc. (Signed)
| Version: | 1.1.21.137 (Build 21.137) |
| MD5: | ad17cf65be9eafa67b99bec72d7854a6 |
| SHA1: | ff23c14db5729bd83f999d0ca23888bac3c70a3f |
| SHA256: | 4f4321477a52bd5da40cbecf5f582b621d71f33fd019906c84d9a9d62b184107 |
Warning 9 antivirus scanners has detected malware.
Overview
rlservice.exe is malware that runs as a service under the name RelevantKnowledge within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including RelevantKnowledge published by TMRG, Inc. and RelevantKnowledge published by TMRG, Inc.. The file is digitally signed by TMRG Inc. which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | rlservice.exe |
| Publisher: | TMRG, Inc. |
| Product name: | Relevant-Knowledge |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\relevantknowledge\rlservice.exe |
| File version: | 1.1.21.137 (Build 21.137) |
| Size: | 158.27 KB (162,072 bytes) |
| Build date: | 4/4/2013 11:03 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | TMRG Inc. |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Effective date: | Thursday, December 22, 2011 |
| Expiration date: | Sunday, December 22, 2013 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows Console |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
Relevant-Knowledge maintains a group of users who have monitoring software (with brands including PermissionResearch, OpinionSquare and VoiceFive Networks) installed on their PCs in exchange for joining the Relevant-Knowledge research panels, users are presented with various benefits, including computer security software, Internet data storage, virus scanning and chances to win cash or prizes.
The program is typically bundled by 3rd-...
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 9 of them detected the following malware.
| Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection |
| avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Relevant-W [PUP] |
| AVG |
2014.0.3629 |
Skodna.Generic_r.EP |
| Comodo Internet Security |
16809 |
ApplicUnwnt |
| ESET NOD32 |
7.8719 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.RK |
| F-Prot |
v6.4.7.1.166 |
W32/Relevant.B.gen!Eldorado |
| Malwarebytes |
1.75.0.1 |
PUP.Adware.RelevantKnowledge |
| SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
PUP.RelevantKnowledge |
| Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V0414 |
| VIPRE Antivirus |
20792 |
Marketscore.RelevantKnowledge (fs) |
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
66.67% |
|
| Windows 8 |
33.33% |
|
Distribution by country
MA installs about 33.33% of Relevant-Knowledge.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
66.67% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
|
