Threat Database Adware RapidMediaConverter

RapidMediaConverter

By GoldSparrow in Adware

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 5,262
Threat Level: 20 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 6,592
First Seen: November 25, 2014
Last Seen: September 10, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Security experts recognize the RapidMediaConverter software from Howard Software Limited Software as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) with adware functionality that may obstruct your comfortable online activities and intrude on your privacy. The RapidMediaConverter application is promoted as a video conversion tool that allows you to adapt videos for preview on different devices, but you should note that RapidMediaConverter is ad-supported, and you will be bombarded with advertisements. The RapidMediaConverter application may attach a plugin to your web browser and read your browsing and download history as well as use tracking cookies in order to facilitate the display of targeted promotional materials. The ads by RapidMediaConverter may be loaded on banners, ad boxes, transitional pages, pop-up windows and sponsored links on web sites you browse. The RapidMediaConverter program is deployed to users via freeware packages that are often found to contain the OpenCandy adware. Security experts note that RapidMediaConverter functions similarly to Fast Free Converter and Fast Media Converter and users are advised to use a credible anti-spyware application to remove PUPs and adware.

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File System Details

RapidMediaConverter may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. RapidMediaConverterApp.exe 782abd4f24794ecbcec0800f0d60d19f 3,343
2. SQLite.Interop.dll
3. unins000.exe
4. ffmpeg.exe
5. C:\Program Files\rapidmediaconverter\RapidMediaConverter.exe e3e3289594f1df78716922e4851dd69d
6. C:\Program Files\RapidMediaConverter\uninstall.exe

Registry Details

RapidMediaConverter may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Rapid Media Converter.lnk
RapidMediaConverterApp.lnk
Uninstall RapidMediaConverter.lnk
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_BROWSER_EMULATION\RapidMediaConverterApp.exe
Software\RapidMediaConverterApp

Directories

RapidMediaConverter may create the following directory or directories:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Rapid Media Converter
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Rapid Media Converter
%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Rapid Media Converter
%PROGRAMFILES%\RapidMediaConverter
%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\RapidMediaConverter
%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\RapidMediaConverter

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