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331b52ec.rbf file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9ee7109b8319e2e50d5e2b365bfa21cf
Latest seen 2021-01-14 07:57:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 16:04:05 (9 years ago)
Size 111 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product Update Manager
Signed by APN LLC

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 2017-05-28 16:04:05 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 07:57:29 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: Update Manager.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

331b52ec.rbf is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Update Manager. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 07:57:29 (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: Update Manager
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 9ee7109b8319e2e50d5e2b365bfa21cf
Size: 111 KB
First Published: 2017-05-28 16:04:05 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 07:57:29 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 07:57:29 (5 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on 331b52ec.rbf is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[4].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ff3-v7[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ff3-v7[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-shd-v7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-shd-v7[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-shd-v7[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar

ThreatInfo has observed 331b52ec.rbf 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.

UpdateManager.exe 85afc.rbf 73bb64a.rbf 331b52ec.rbf

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 7 88.3%
Windows 10 10.4%
Windows 8.1 1.3%

The most common operating system signal for 331b52ec.rbf is Windows 7 with 88.3% 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.

331b52ec.rbf is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00005956
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 106496

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

.text 74240 bytes · 69.7% of section data
MD5 0ddecab84ae5388928ba0c3617e8f7c2
.rdata 18432 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 9e59e0e8c567a4acd422bce5fd343e6a
.data 5120 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 4eaea67e9994bc8c41a25198327c6ace
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 68fa2c89f618deb9eeec2b461e4057f0
.reloc 7168 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 19fc697f31272a0562caa25ec8ec5352

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 9ee7109b8319e2e50d5e2b365bfa21cf.
  • 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.