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APNNativeMsgHost.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f418a83b09cea41141701c7342a146f7
Latest seen 2022-04-10 23:59:35 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-13 17:11:19 (7 years ago)
Size 163 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product APN Native Messaging Host
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2018-08-13 17:11:19 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-10 23:59:35 (4 years 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.

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.

File context

APNNativeMsgHost.exe 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 2022-04-10 23:59:35 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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.

File Details

Product Name: APN Native Messaging Host
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: f418a83b09cea41141701c7342a146f7
Size: 163 KB
First Published: 2018-08-13 17:11:19 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-10 23:59:35 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-10 23:59:35 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on APNNativeMsgHost.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%\askpartnernetwork
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu4sp-med\source\program files\askpartnernetwork
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4sp-med[10].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork

ThreatInfo has observed APNNativeMsgHost.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen APNNativeMsgHost.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 8.1 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for APNNativeMsgHost.exe is Windows 8.1 with 66.7% 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.

Analysis

APNNativeMsgHost.exe 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 160768

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

.text 117760 bytes · 73.2% of section data
MD5 aa69273d0d0bd8876cdd67d5a606403b
.rdata 27136 bytes · 16.9% of section data
MD5 a5d7b31465e6e53075ff50360bae6809
.data 5120 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 f6a4b18a476ac1d44c07141d5d09821a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 cef3955f332d7758594964955bdd76a0
.reloc 9216 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 a26c3e763d616ac1091ffa25be85a91a

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 f418a83b09cea41141701c7342a146f7.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.