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A0056241.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 18:09:26 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:30 (a year ago).
Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: Ask TBNotifier.
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
A0056241.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ask TBNotifier. The reported company name is APN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:30 (a year ago).
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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Ask TBNotifier |
| Company Name: | APN |
| MD5: | 9e3f8cdd3911d4be824e094e6953ce4a |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 18:09:26 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-02-07 23:01:30 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-02-07 23:01:30 (a year ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on A0056241.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-btr-sp[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\btrsp-c\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv77lddxmzb.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v78wuhci61.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7r4dev3nv.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-st-spe[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater |
ThreatInfo has observed A0056241.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 namesThis 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 A0056241.exe across 41 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 13.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for A0056241.exe is Windows 7 with 77.7% 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
A0056241.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8bf868d56badd60a42e110c609703094
66a7e17b6791aefde64758d631737fd3
b4fcfecbb2242d4ca60bf49548f4f067
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
616c119df4fb0dcba4b620414eb29340
e4ef8368381f1639386be37df30cc7eb
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.