GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

BridleBuddlesService.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 3afea83b63722e43d85bf1fcff7eeecf
Latest seen 2021-02-06 04:38:25 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-06 04:35:25 (5 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Publisher BigStartrail Geeks
Product BridleBuddles

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-06 04:38:25 (5 years ago)
File hash
3afea83b63722e43d85bf1fcff7eeecf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

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 2021-02-06 04:35:25 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-06 04:38:25 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: BigStartrail Geeks. Product metadata: BridleBuddles.

Digital signature

Signed by KAY ENTERPRICES LIMITED. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

BridleBuddlesService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BridleBuddles. The reported company name is BigStartrail Geeks. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-06 04:38:25 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If BridleBuddlesService.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.Gen.

Product Name: BridleBuddles
Company Name: BigStartrail Geeks
MD5: 3afea83b63722e43d85bf1fcff7eeecf
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2021-02-06 04:35:25 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-06 04:38:25 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-06 04:38:25 (5 years ago)
BridleBuddlesService.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: KAY ENTERPRICES LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on BridleBuddlesService.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%

ThreatInfo has observed BridleBuddlesService.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for BridleBuddlesService.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.

BridleBuddlesService.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000cc4b0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 8064512

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

.text 1352704 bytes · 16.8% of section data
MD5 b9bcd2604727089ec65369680b71ada6
.rdata 532992 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 89b250d9d7fca05ae22dc3edb2751ada
.data 93184 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 dde1f4429b8611fcc4032e753bc66425
.pdata 80384 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 d58cd813ecb077c35842a9f730c1d669
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dd2c32482f29c8418c56840cc16303af
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 6003712 bytes · 74.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9fea547f964f01e7ee9c0e75914d4812

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.Gen

This report identifies BridleBuddlesService.exe by MD5 3afea83b63722e43d85bf1fcff7eeecf. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3afea83b63722e43d85bf1fcff7eeecf.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.