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APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661 file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5a68a2e7adb777e53bfc29bd61c4b2ba
Latest seen 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 02:08:34 (9 years ago)
Size 162 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 02:08:34 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: APN Native Messaging Host.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. 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. 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.

APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with APN Native Messaging Host. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (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.

Product Name: APN Native Messaging Host
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 5a68a2e7adb777e53bfc29bd61c4b2ba
Size: 162 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 02:08:34 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661 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%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clm-sg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[10].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[7].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe01bbv5mc.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[9].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\chromeutils

ThreatInfo has observed APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661 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.

APNNativeMsgHost.exe APNNativeMsgHost-ae2e0a37-7950-4fe8-9bfc-c02971f6a76d.exe APNNativeMsgHost-33af5b99-1eef-4eba-8578-a246fad18305.exe APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661448.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 7 49.7%
Windows 10 24.8%
Windows 8.1 23.3%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows XP 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661 is Windows 7 with 49.7% 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.

APNNativeMsgHost-b51f777e-192f-4697-955f-9d0bc9661 is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00010bf9
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 160256

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

.text 117760 bytes · 73.5% of section data
MD5 5f2c029f466087ff35375e94069b4e18
.rdata 26624 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 2291d665b9c83d3d4238b400b800da90
.data 5120 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 f6a4b18a476ac1d44c07141d5d09821a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 cb466e28445508e3124d9011ac72743c
.reloc 9216 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 523cbd4ce25692608a4306c9a2e892d0

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 5a68a2e7adb777e53bfc29bd61c4b2ba.
  • 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.