GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

A0138285.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Baidu File reputation report
MD5 e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d
Latest seen 2025-05-14 23:01:26 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 20:02:53 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Baidu, Inc.
Product Baidu PC Faster
Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.

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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, 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 2017-05-21 20:02:53 (9 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

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). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.

File Details

Product Name: Baidu PC Faster
Company Name: Baidu, Inc.
MD5: e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 20:02:53 (9 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)

Detection screenshot

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.

Overview

Signed By: Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.
Status: Valid

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.

Common Places:

%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.

File Names:

82 observed names
PCFasterSvc.exe CleanerEngineSvc.exe SysOptEngineSvc.exe LeakRepairSvc.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen A0138285.exe across 58 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 34.8%
Low High activity

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.

OS Version:

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.

Analysis

A0138285.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 0x000a2056
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1707008

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

.text 1259008 bytes · 73.8% of section data
MD5 9b64d526278812859c6844d3393e7235
.rdata 282112 bytes · 16.5% of section data
MD5 9dcad428a967b3c1f2f827da8958d69b
.data 19456 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 a7e3e70c201f683f8558e7aab525cc5c
.rsrc 63488 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 96aa3e416085b8ed67997e4a2fab2942
.reloc 82944 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 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.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Baidu

This report identifies A0138285.exe by MD5 e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d. 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 e7682b9cfc8bbc5fc08030f4467d5e3d.
  • 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.