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12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 1274751a37d2b3d540d5516bb766932a
Latest seen 2022-01-25 21:24:37 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-24 17:23:34 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Auslo˜gics
Product Boos˜tSpeed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Auslogics. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-01-25 21:24:37 (4 years ago)
File hash
1274751a37d2b3d540d5516bb766932a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics, part of the PUP threat category.

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 2018-07-24 17:23:34 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-25 21:24:37 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslo˜gics. Product metadata: Boos˜tSpeed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Boos˜tSpeed. The reported company name is Auslo˜gics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-25 21:24:37 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Auslogics.

File Details

Product Name: Boos˜tSpeed
Company Name: Auslo˜gics
MD5: 1274751a37d2b3d540d5516bb766932a
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-07-24 17:23:34 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-25 21:24:37 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-25 21:24:37 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\progra~2\auslogics
%programfiles%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\portable\auslogics boostspeed 10.0.13.0\auslogics boostspeedportable\app
%programfiles%
%profile%\downloads\auslogics.boostspeed.v10.0.13.0_portable\auslogicsboostspeedportable\app
%desktop%\auslogics.boostspeed.v10.0.13.0\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\additional programs
%programfiles%\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\soft

ThreatInfo has observed 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

File Names:

2 observed names
TaskManager.exe 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe across 39 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 34.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 34.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 61.1%
Windows 7 28.8%
Windows 8.1 8.6%
Windows XP 1.5%

The most common operating system signal for 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe is Windows 10 with 61.1% 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.

Analysis

12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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 0x000cbb88
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1227776

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

.text 825856 bytes · 67.3% of section data
MD5 a1848b8e56dff6d4c10214d4cb9410c9
.itext 3584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 610b41ccde093cd1edd40908748fab00
.data 17920 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 ea33fe350472d29f055986f08934fa46
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 92672 bytes · 7.5% of section data
MD5 af74308afc9d9204c2a6b775d219b78e
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 913c02e1921cc9e694573ec642920c02
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8623fccb20244f3667e4840b0338f8aa
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 73ffc00d904c22cf9181af6cb9869d88
.rsrc 222208 bytes · 18.1% of section data
MD5 1d2dfce912290a6c92f54c4c25a8a457
.xdata 64000 bytes · 5.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3a581f256e4debe77169c6917ab96b7a

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Auslogics

This report identifies 12297 (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe by MD5 1274751a37d2b3d540d5516bb766932a. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1274751a37d2b3d540d5516bb766932a.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.