A0138285.exe threat report

MD5 e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d
Latest seen 2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 20:02:53 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Baidu, Inc.
Product Baidu PC Faster

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Baidu. 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.Baidu
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago)
File hash
e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Baidu.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 20:02:53 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Baidu, Inc.. Product metadata: Baidu PC Faster.

Digital signature

Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,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.

A0138285.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Baidu PC Faster. The reported company name is Baidu, Inc.. The current detection status is PUP.Baidu, based on the latest analysis from 2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago).

If A0138285.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.Baidu.

Product Name: Baidu PC Faster
Company Name: Baidu, Inc.
MD5: e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 20:02:53 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.Baidu (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago)
A0138285.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.

The signature on A0138285.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%\pc faster\5.1.0.0
%programfiles%\pc faster
%profile%\desktop
%programfiles%\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\efftrnttndhgatxztpaqxdyyeuqynaln\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\pc faster\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rywtiizs2t\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\pfbfkxjisjankxkscdqvllmybjuwpypl\5.1.0.0
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{0f493a2a-8daa-4881-a643-bac64bff0b32}\rp97
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{0f493a2a-8daa-4881-a643-bac64bff0b32}\rp87

ThreatInfo has observed A0138285.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.

PCFasterSvc.exe
CleanerEngineSvc.exe
SysOptEngineSvc.exe
LeakRepairSvc.exe
pcfastersvc.exe
A0046444.exe
A0044070.exe
A0044068.exe
A0046416.exe
A0046355.exe
A0043559.exe
A0044035.exe
A0044034.exe
A0045315.exe
A0045336.exe
A0046369.exe
A0046419.exe
A0046415.exe
A0046385.exe
A0051712.exe
A0046397.exe
A0051804.exe
A0045351.exe
A0046358.exe
A0046400.exe
A0051722.exe
A0045314.exe
CleanerEngineSvc_IObitDel.exe
SysOptEngineSvc_IObitDel.exe
PCFasterSvc_IObitDel.exe
B433F276575B87CC.vir
F555CA61A9D6B499.vir
AA29449E3D4E8123.vir
A0029050.exe
A0032149.exe
A0031151.exe
A0032196.exe
A0028007.exe
A0025977.exe
A0025975.exe
A0028006.exe
A0032211.exe
A0032179.exe
A0024290.exe
A0032151.exe
A0031150.exe
A0032213.exe
A0029080.exe
A0024697.exe
A0029048.exe
A0024984.exe
A0029030.exe
A0024377.exe
A0029079.exe
A0023785.exe
A0024981.exe
A0026968.exe
A0024716.exe
A0125445.exe
A0125444.exe
A0126352.exe
A0126494.exe
A0126493.exe
A0129410.exe
A0129339.exe
A0128383.exe
A0129411.exe
A0128384.exe
A0128312.exe
A0130525.exe
A0130339.exe
A0130410.exe
A0130526.exe
A0130411.exe
A0135339.exe
A0136287.exe
A0135268.exe
A0136359.exe
A0136358.exe
A0135340.exe
A0138356.exe
A0138357.exe
A0138285.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 34.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 81.1%
Windows 10 11.4%
Windows 8 2.4%
Windows XP 2.2%
Windows 8.1 2.1%
Windows Vista 0.6%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for A0138285.exe is Windows 7 with 81.1% 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.

A0138285.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000a2056

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1259008 9b64d526278812859c6844d3393e7235
.rdata 282112 9dcad428a967b3c1f2f827da8958d69b
.data 19456 a7e3e70c201f683f8558e7aab525cc5c
.rsrc 63488 96aa3e416085b8ed67997e4a2fab2942
.reloc 82944 124e522f984dda135d5d2dd5a6ea4cef

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.

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