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AppIntegratorStub64.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.MyWebSearch File reputation report
MD5 aab7509ee3cdb902757d35a628f29b48
Latest seen 2023-02-27 23:54:45 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-07 15:12:49 (8 years ago)
Size 209 KB
Publisher Mindspark

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Detection name
Adware.MyWebSearch
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-27 23:54:45 (3 years ago)
File hash
aab7509ee3cdb902757d35a628f29b48
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MyWebSearch, 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 2017-06-07 15:12:49 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-27 23:54:45 (3 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

AppIntegratorStub64.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 2023-02-27 23:54:45 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AppIntegratorStub64.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: aab7509ee3cdb902757d35a628f29b48
Size: 209 KB
First Published: 2017-06-07 15:12:49 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-27 23:54:45 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.MyWebSearch (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-27 23:54:45 (3 years ago)
AppIntegratorStub64.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 AppIntegratorStub64.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%\packagetracer_69\bar\3.bin
%programfiles%\metrohotspot_eb\bar\1.bin
%programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\4.bin
%programfiles%\radiorage_4j\bar\2.bin
%programfiles%\mapsgalaxy_39\bar\2.bin
%programfiles%\allin1convert_8h\bar\2.bin
%programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2.bin
%programfiles%\mapsgalaxy_39\bar\3.bin
%programfiles%\internetspeedtracker_9t\bar\1.bin
%programfiles%\inboxace_1g\bar\3.bin

ThreatInfo has observed AppIntegratorStub64.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.

Windows 7 53.1%
Windows 10 24.5%
Windows Vista 8.2%
Windows 8.1 6.1%
Windows Server 2008 R2 4.1%
Windows XP 2.0%
Windows 8 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for AppIntegratorStub64.dll is Windows 7 with 53.1% 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.

AppIntegratorStub64.dll 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000b25c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 205824

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

.text 132096 bytes · 64.2% of section data
MD5 e98f99e06cdf1a85a987e41de865ea93
.rdata 47104 bytes · 22.9% of section data
MD5 b9227a2711b81333a760257edd2b2aff
.data 9728 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 cd7678a1f106b1fa344f213a91cec7ff
.pdata 7680 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 54080e095238aadb86700e0cd8b64d5b
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
text 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 31fed2db5a1c048a6808f077161f0d8d
data 2048 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 08eb5373e50c14af06e0d9ef791fdcfc
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 fd18822f0c096dc4776978c1a54ebedb
.reloc 4096 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 925bb549b3b9333c1e1d392edbd3a204

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 AppIntegratorStub64.dll by MD5 aab7509ee3cdb902757d35a628f29b48. 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 aab7509ee3cdb902757d35a628f29b48.
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