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A0157826.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 61b1be85538c336f7947b80ec7434fab
Latest seen 2021-01-09 12:09:26 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-09 21:09:38 (8 years ago)
Size 147 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-09 21:09:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 12:09:26 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Byte Technologies LLC. Product metadata: ByteFence Anti-Malware.

Digital signature

Signed by Byte Technologies LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

A0157826.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ByteFence Anti-Malware. The reported company name is Byte Technologies LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 12:09:26 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: ByteFence Anti-Malware
Company Name: Byte Technologies LLC
MD5: 61b1be85538c336f7947b80ec7434fab
Size: 147 KB
First Published: 2018-01-09 21:09:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-09 12:09:26 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-09 12:09:26 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0157826.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%
%desktop%\bytefence anti-malwareportable\app
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine
%sysdrive%\vtroot\harddiskvolume1\program files
%sysdrive%\нелес
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{34dde9da-c526-43cf-b32a-ef97eff59838}
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{fb46a10d-1c8e-44d1-b3c7-6beb86542341}

ThreatInfo has observed A0157826.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

ByteFenceService.exe $RNYT8BG.exe ByteFenceService.exe.quarantined ByteFenceService_IObitDel.exe A0163500.exe A0157826.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 48.3%
Windows 7 36.4%
Windows 8.1 8.9%
Windows XP 3.3%
Windows 8 1.9%
Windows Vista 1.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0157826.exe is Windows 10 with 48.3% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

A0157826.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0002318e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 3ab6ec52-f7d5-4030-ab2d-60992d683edd
Typelib ID: 23a6157f-ff4e-41b4-941c-24a828b415dc

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 139264

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 135680 bytes · 97.4% of section data
MD5 941e806f28a492ad8381bf7da5b47767
.sdata 1024 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d266c8f811829068e86d812d76834e34
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 76b777b856dd19e5ed1b888192ce4a3f
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 b6494223b86c4f673ebd0faf7e13233d

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 61b1be85538c336f7947b80ec7434fab.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.