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8BA898.exe file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 1f8434dd4907c832e6e90d6298eab85b
Latest seen 2022-01-06 21:14:33 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-10 07:06:36 (8 years ago)
Size 37 KB
Signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-10 07:06:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-06 21:14:33 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

8BA898.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-06 21:14:33 (4 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

MD5: 1f8434dd4907c832e6e90d6298eab85b
Size: 37 KB
First Published: 2017-06-10 07:06:36 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-06 21:14:33 (4 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-06 21:14:33 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Windows Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on 8BA898.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:

%windir%\system32
%windir%\syswow64
%system%
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata

ThreatInfo has observed 8BA898.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
svchost.exe 8BA898.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 8BA898.exe across 45 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 66.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 66.4% 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 99.6%
Windows Server 2016 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for 8BA898.exe is Windows 10 with 99.6% 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

8BA898.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 0x00003110
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 28672

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

.text 18432 bytes · 64.3% of section data
MD5 8a7b33a69a3ceb81906e2c787a1c86f5
.data 512 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 c65c73c70b52f415bbec2cd6a65d8f16
.idata 5120 bytes · 17.9% of section data
MD5 aa2b584fc74b9e4a275499bfd5f4502a
.didat 512 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3b5a7edf6eea33b7a46e767fc584154f
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 5d2e2d81e7f6d15560c23a8f8c0395a8
.reloc 1536 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 e0d8a7cc52aa3ca2afca46fcf95ebbe1

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 1f8434dd4907c832e6e90d6298eab85b.
  • 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.