GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

BridleBuddlesService.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 ae124be0e2d340f7672059497c77b2be
Latest seen 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Signed by KAY ENTERPRICES LIMITED

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 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by KAY ENTERPRICES LIMITED. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

BridleBuddlesService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (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.

File Details

MD5: ae124be0e2d340f7672059497c77b2be
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-04 16:53:57 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

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.

Overview

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen BridleBuddlesService.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Turkey
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey 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:

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.

Analysis

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 0x001150b0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 7994880

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

.text 1310720 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 ac749fe8a48876afbe37634e5cdbbaeb
.rdata 512512 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 6d99914eed3066531b48c5d773e58422
.data 93184 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 d402ef9d3f59f80f392f8eec9c1ed993
.pdata 73216 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 c4bc3ccbaa27d6969f05bee5c7812911
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00821b10eebdcde8020ea637f8394fa7
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 6003712 bytes · 75.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1aff1c36c748ce2694323448332b730b

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 ae124be0e2d340f7672059497c77b2be. 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 ae124be0e2d340f7672059497c77b2be.
  • 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.