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APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MyWebSearch. 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
- Adware.MyWebSearch
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- b2accfaf12ce9c561c87ab445749975c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MyWebSearch.
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.
Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. 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.
File context
APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Mindspark. The current detection status is Adware.MyWebSearch, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 years ago).
If APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL 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 Adware.MyWebSearch.
File Details
| Product Name: | Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer |
| Company Name: | Mindspark |
| MD5: | b2accfaf12ce9c561c87ab445749975c |
| Size: | 200 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.MyWebSearch (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 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: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on APPINTEGRATORSTUB.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\c.bin |
| %programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin |
| %programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\9.bin |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\filmfanatic\bar |
| %programfiles%\productivityboss_e5\bar |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar |
| %programfiles%\yourtemplatefinder_br\bar |
ThreatInfo has observed APPINTEGRATORSTUB.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 34.8% 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 APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL is Windows 7 with 43.5% 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.
Analysis
APPINTEGRATORSTUB.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
fc57ed785b03bd3d4bbdf746ed41b0ff
a80a3c6a845320a04b73bcb734f6324d
fd17000aa7c88c5947bf840ed6d5f377
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
164ed12315c713ddf28c9423153e07d2
0e746313dc83be23060bb982d6e5875e
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 Adware.MyWebSearch
This report identifies APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL by MD5 b2accfaf12ce9c561c87ab445749975c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.