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A0157828.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 800f5b512ab03915a1303af1fc4d39a1
Latest seen 2021-01-09 12:11:23 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-11 12:09:00 (8 years ago)
Size 189 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-11 12:09:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 12:11:23 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Byte Technologies LLC. Product metadata: ByteFence Anti-Malware.

Digital signature

Signed by Byte Technologies LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

A0157828.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ByteFence Anti-Malware. The reported company name is Byte Technologies LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 12:11:23 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: ByteFence Anti-Malware
Company Name: Byte Technologies LLC
MD5: 800f5b512ab03915a1303af1fc4d39a1
Size: 189 KB
First Published: 2018-01-11 12:09:00 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-09 12:11:23 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-09 12:11:23 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0157828.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.

%desktop%\bytefence anti-malwareportable\app
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\progra~1
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\recycler\s-1-5-21-1390067357-507921405-725345543-1003
%sysdrive%\vtroot\harddiskvolume1\program files
%sysdrive%\нелес
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{34dde9da-c526-43cf-b32a-ef97eff59838}
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files

ThreatInfo has observed A0157828.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.

ByteFenceScan.exe BYTEFE~3.EXE $R0E418G.exe A0163502.exe A0157828.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.

Windows 10 53.1%
Windows 7 32.3%
Windows 8.1 9.3%
Windows XP 3.3%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0157828.exe is Windows 10 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.

A0157828.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 0x00027ade
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 4673feda-9992-49f4-b130-ac792b097c83
Typelib ID: c81283f9-0d37-480a-8c19-15bf224210a4

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 182784

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

.text 154624 bytes · 84.6% of section data
MD5 991b920b1e7f28253104b7d340b86dc0
.sdata 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e3e2fbd29b861fdefa7686e7376daf35
.rsrc 26624 bytes · 14.6% of section data
MD5 9e8093dd91a0fc55f12dc76666e39d48
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 277beeca79c96326da2ea980fca44015

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 800f5b512ab03915a1303af1fc4d39a1.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.