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APNSetup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Ask. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- PUP.Ask
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-09 00:33:56 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 46cded85b08743bec8f0540f36494be8
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Ask, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-09-06 07:03:27 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 00:33:56 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Ask Partner Network. Product metadata: Stub Installer.
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
APNSetup.exe 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 PUP.Ask, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 00:33:56 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If APNSetup.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.Ask.
File Details
| Product Name: | Stub Installer |
| Company Name: | Ask Partner Network |
| MD5: | 46cded85b08743bec8f0540f36494be8 |
| Size: | 503 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-09-06 07:03:27 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-09 00:33:56 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Ask (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-09 00:33:56 (5 years ago) |
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: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on APNSetup.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:
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\drive_c_backup_20141208\users\user |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-989132561-2848676918-3021443895-1001 |
| %desktop%\nel 2\bkp\ludimila\documents\backup 2014\bkp 2014\ludimila |
ThreatInfo has observed APNSetup.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 APNSetup.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 54.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for APNSetup.exe is Windows 7 with 63.6% 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
APNSetup.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
503bd42db5871a2db6083b99bd55f28d
d4729bef81c93871160b2e9afc9306ab
b341f3540304298167458b027df2a962
d7ba1a58fd5b1966feef43dfe69f4597
6955f6094a49f37f9fecde2d8b1541b4
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.Ask
This report identifies APNSetup.exe by MD5 46cded85b08743bec8f0540f36494be8. 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.