VLC Codec Pack

VLC Codec Pack 2.0.5 Virus and Malware Tests

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Analysis of VLC Codec Pack

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Filename:
vlc.codec.pack.v2.0.5.setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
dfefc7de2d67ed6f094641814ca9f11fd499b6952d714d806fd35749da062b54
MD5:
caf2d1e35713ecb7fc2f1b85fc583e5d
Developer:
VLC - Codec Pack
Virus test:
1 / 34
Updated:
May 26, 2019

Prognosis - Is VLC Codec Pack safe?

We tested VLC Codec Pack and found it contains something users consider as adware.


Virus tests for VLC Codec Pack

Ad-Aware 3.0.5.370 Passed.
Avast Antivirus 18.4.3895.0 Passed.
AVG Antivirus 18.4.3895.0 Passed.
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.8 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Comodo 30330 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.34.11020 1 warning detected (Adware.Spigot.80)
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2018.4.0.1029 1 warning detected (Application.Toolbar (A))
ESET NOD32 18769 1 warning detected (a variant of Win32/Toolbar.Widgi.B potentially unwanted)
Kaspersky 15.0.1.13 1 warning detected (not-a-virus:HEUR:WebToolbar.Win64.Spigot.gen)
Malwarebytes 2.1.1.1115 Passed.
McAfee 6.0.6.653 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.15600.4 1 warning detected (PUA:Win32/Vigua.A)
Norton 1.8.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 Passed.
Sophos 4.98.0 Passed.
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 10.0.0.1040 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 Passed.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 1 warning detected (HEUR:WebToolbar.Win64.Spigot.gen)


Malware report of uk.vlccodec.com

Comodo Site Inspector
Dr.Web Link Checker Possible malware site
G-Data
Google Safebrowsing
Malc0de Database
Malware Patrol
Malware Domainlist
Phishtank
URL Query
VX Vault
Yandex
ZDB Zeus
Zeus Tracker
Zvelo

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