APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL threat report

MD5 b2accfaf12ce9c561c87ab445749975c
Latest seen 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago)
Size 200 KB
Publisher Mindspark

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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
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MyWebSearch.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:38:53 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.

Digital signature

Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

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.

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)
APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL 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.

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.

%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.

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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.

Windows 7 43.5%
Windows 10 30.4%
Windows 8.1 21.7%
Windows Vista 4.3%

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.

APPINTEGRATORSTUB.DLL is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00009795

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 123392 fc57ed785b03bd3d4bbdf746ed41b0ff
.rdata 34816 a80a3c6a845320a04b73bcb734f6324d
.data 8192 fd17000aa7c88c5947bf840ed6d5f377
.tls 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 164ed12315c713ddf28c9423153e07d2
.reloc 22016 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.

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