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A0148532.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 8be81886affad6101da60f27a7da4f59
Latest seen 2023-03-12 23:26:38 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-18 13:07:45 (8 years ago)
Size 27 MB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-03-12 23:26:38 (3 years ago)
File hash
8be81886affad6101da60f27a7da4f59
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-18 13:07:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-12 23:26:38 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: InstallShield Software Corporation. Product metadata: PackageForTheWeb Stub.

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.

A0148532.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PackageForTheWeb Stub. The reported company name is InstallShield Software Corporation. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-12 23:26:38 (3 years ago).

If A0148532.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 General Threat.

Product Name: PackageForTheWeb Stub
Company Name: InstallShield Software Corporation
MD5: 8be81886affad6101da60f27a7da4f59
Size: 27 MB
First Published: 2017-09-18 13:07:45 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-12 23:26:38 (3 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-12 23:26:38 (3 years ago)
A0148532.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.

%sysdrive%\postur\siggi\delphi_stoff\ide_install\delphi 5
%sysdrive%\โปรแกรมศาล\ศข นครไทย\โปรแกรมที่ต้องติดตั้ง_6ศาล\4_โปรแกรมสแกนนิ้วผู้ต้องหา\โปรแกรมสแกนนิ้ว\u.r.u4000b_workonvista\step2\support cd
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ad0d6b3c-e00e-4b67-8bf8-bb3d69713c1c}
%desktop%\новая\programming
%sysdrive%\fuat programlama\a-sql+delphi\delphi5\utilities
%sysdrive%\fuat programlama\a-sql+delphi\delphi50\utilities
%sysdrive%\fuat programlama\a-sql+delphi\delphi 5 enterprise\delphi_5\utili~37
%sysdrive%\fuat programlama\a-sql+delphi\delphi 5 enterprise\utilities
%sysdrive%\pas\dvd\codigo fuente\delphi\configdelphi
%sysdrive%\sitemas paititi\paititi\delphi5

ThreatInfo has observed A0148532.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.

D5EntUpdate.exe D5EntUpdate1.exe A0148532.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.

Windows 10 57.1%
Windows 7 42.9%

The most common operating system signal for A0148532.exe is Windows 10 with 57.1% 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.

A0148532.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 0x0000ce00
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 129024

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

.text 72192 bytes · 56.0% of section data
MD5 9526adb5d8d43bb0e33eb6b04a606b4d
.rdata 1536 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 a776d4950f56f48b5506ca2a99ce2c75
.data 12800 bytes · 9.9% of section data
MD5 4b8d7f77aee55d927a629c55cf510431
.idata 4096 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 458dc65fdb3b609433c1ac0796db652e
.rsrc 38400 bytes · 29.8% of section data
MD5 d4562c73ab69c8726b26e4981b214ba8

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 General Threat

This report identifies A0148532.exe by MD5 8be81886affad6101da60f27a7da4f59. 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 8be81886affad6101da60f27a7da4f59.
  • 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.