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APNIC.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 fba5c867a2a610a16825b1b7c5afe6cb
Latest seen 2021-08-31 20:44:04 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-27 14:07:55 (8 years ago)
Size 155 KB
Product Stub Installer
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-27 14:07:55 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-31 20:44:04 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ask Partner Network. Product metadata: Stub Installer.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

APNIC.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Stub Installer. The reported company name is Ask Partner Network. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-31 20:44:04 (4 years 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.

Product Name: Stub Installer
Company Name: Ask Partner Network
MD5: fba5c867a2a610a16825b1b7c5afe6cb
Size: 155 KB
First Published: 2017-07-27 14:07:55 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-31 20:44:04 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-31 20:44:04 (4 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on APNIC.dll 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.

%commonappdata%\apn\apn-stub\atu4
%commonappdata%\apn\apn-stub
%allusersprofile%\\datos de programa\apn\apn-stub
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\gfgkmbsltqfuzwggucnwhqxoujjklqic\apn-stub
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\gfgkmbsltqfuzwggucnwhqxoujjklqic\apn-stub\atu4

ThreatInfo has observed APNIC.dll 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.

Windows 7 54.5%
Windows 10 27.3%
Windows XP 18.2%

The most common operating system signal for APNIC.dll is Windows 7 with 54.5% 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.

APNIC.dll 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 0x0000ba79
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 151040

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

.text 109056 bytes · 72.2% of section data
MD5 29971b3f14854ef707fd5f550b2c62f2
.rdata 19456 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 c4c47a6cde16969d80c68431d6c9d025
.data 4608 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 9b080a21eb8379fba2ea5dd1692f5b66
.rsrc 9216 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 8003759b37ed4ccf33cd9a3091a99505
.reloc 8704 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 0e48708d601fe3a0241a4df883f1f93b

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.

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 fba5c867a2a610a16825b1b7c5afe6cb.
  • 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.