Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 threat report

MD5 52baa6926873c4816e61a3204457b1e7
Latest seen 2023-06-05 23:21:21 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-11-01 21:04:56 (7 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Product Alcohol 52%
Signed by Alcohol Soft

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Toolbar. 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.Toolbar
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-06-05 23:21:21 (2 years ago)
File hash
52baa6926873c4816e61a3204457b1e7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Toolbar.

Timeline

First seen 2018-11-01 21:04:56 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-05 23:21:21 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Alcohol Soft Development Team. Product metadata: Alcohol 52%.

Digital signature

Signed by Alcohol Soft. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Alcohol 52%. The reported company name is Alcohol Soft Development Team. The current detection status is Adware.Toolbar, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-05 23:21:21 (2 years ago).

If Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 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.Toolbar.

Product Name: Alcohol 52%
Company Name: Alcohol Soft Development Team
MD5: 52baa6926873c4816e61a3204457b1e7
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2018-11-01 21:04:56 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-05 23:21:21 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Toolbar (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-05 23:21:21 (2 years ago)
Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 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: Alcohol Soft
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%sysdrive%\download
%profile%
%sysdrive%\downloads\alcohol 52%
%sysdrive%\downloads
%profile%
%profile%
%profile%
%profile%
%profile%
%sysdrive%\seagate_2g_2015_zaloha\zal15.2.2020

ThreatInfo has observed Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 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.

Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012.exe
Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204457b1e7.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 27.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 63.6%
Windows 7 36.4%

The most common operating system signal for Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 is Windows 10 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.

Alcohol52_FE_2.0.3.11012_52baa6926873c4816e61a3204 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: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0000323c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 23552 0bc2ffd32265a08d72b795b18265828d
.rdata 4608 f179218a059068529bdb4637ef5fa28e
.data 1024 975304d6dd6c4a4f076b15511e2bbbc0
.ndata 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 11264 89c1413b709d9a959b42322252a22994

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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