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Addon.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX File reputation report
MD5 f92de0d509f449068263da0e1b9dbd3d
Latest seen 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by Simply Tech Ltd

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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.ELEX
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago)
File hash
f92de0d509f449068263da0e1b9dbd3d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Webplayer Toolbar . Product metadata: Webplayer Toolbar .

Digital signature

Signed by Simply Tech Ltd. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

Addon.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Webplayer Toolbar . The reported company name is Webplayer Toolbar . The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Addon.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 Adware.ELEX.

Product Name: Webplayer Toolbar
Company Name: Webplayer Toolbar
MD5: f92de0d509f449068263da0e1b9dbd3d
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-17 21:15:09 (4 years ago)
Addon.exe 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: Simply Tech Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on Addon.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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed Addon.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Addon.exe is Windows 7 with 100.0% 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.

Addon.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00016478
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 136192

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

.text 82944 bytes · 60.9% of section data
MD5 824e3957006b0613ed9c53ada45c1db3
.itext 3072 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1e7b318e1115c7a9aaa4dee97b67e4b
.data 3584 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 92f43d0b99e4a0f84c5c4e73441a80d1
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 b47eaca4c149ee829de76a342b5560d5
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 3746f5876803f8f30db5bb2deb8772ae
.rsrc 41984 bytes · 30.8% of section data
MD5 9503593a7b177d47df118a3c4a610db8

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.ELEX

This report identifies Addon.exe by MD5 f92de0d509f449068263da0e1b9dbd3d. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with f92de0d509f449068263da0e1b9dbd3d.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.