GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Alice.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.YandexPin. 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.YandexPin
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month ago)
- File hash
- c5f666750e86ab501faac31927a27a8e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.YandexPin, 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 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month ago).
Signed by YANDEX 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
Alice.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.YandexPin, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Alice.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.YandexPin.
File Details
| MD5: | c5f666750e86ab501faac31927a27a8e |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month ago) |
| Status: | PUP.YandexPin (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-23 23:00:19 (a month 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: | YANDEX LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Alice.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:
| %localappdata%\yandex |
ThreatInfo has observed Alice.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 Alice.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Estonia with 100.0% 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 Alice.exe is Windows 10 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.
Analysis
Alice.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
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5aec77087e920da95f9d74eb671d8efd
82266a7ec15311a792858dbe332288db
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8feed93c59ddca4cc2667a887ebef75e
e781998f031af2942160d2dd7a0f279c
181fb1099762bdff846c2a604fc0e884
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
38997b5aaf2d65bfc172b1a04e671685
7ede001e2c309b7d7641e7e19cbacfcd
8338434118a41945cec39bb53665bdd9
4d63176c08b8fc6a75e669883c7cdd7f
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.YandexPin
This report identifies Alice.exe by MD5 c5f666750e86ab501faac31927a27a8e. 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.