AppKeyAuthServer.exe threat report

MD5 a9427347c07b14604cd1dfe76849766b
Latest seen 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago)
Size 5 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago)
File hash
a9427347c07b14604cd1dfe76849766b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by COMPUTACION EN ACCION SA DE CV. 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.

AppKeyAuthServer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago).

If AppKeyAuthServer.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 General Threat.

MD5: a9427347c07b14604cd1dfe76849766b
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-02 23:55:12 (3 years ago)
AppKeyAuthServer.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: COMPUTACION EN ACCION SA DE CV
Status: Valid

The signature on AppKeyAuthServer.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%\compac\servidor de licencias

ThreatInfo has observed AppKeyAuthServer.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AppKeyAuthServer.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.

AppKeyAuthServer.exe 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: 0x005d465c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.appkey- 6109184 e861435d29ef40029b8a6aa053b7db72
.appkey- 9216 6c4c4cab4804bbe0fc9f751afea6fba0
.appkey- 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.appkey- 9728 6806f0dd7af7b10d510ff236a7999ac3
.appkey- 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.appkey- 512 fb89ecc7a7e407b1756a3464c01088d3
.appkey- 26624 a3d7983aba25a30a72a2ef804db5623b
.appkey- 23552 009503a112bc0acb0efc136238f21c5b

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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