ByteFence.exe threat report

MD5 7f3c96d1b88ffbdcdc6c12ccb2abdc0a
Latest seen 2023-02-24 23:43:30 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-20 21:11:00 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.ByteFence. 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.ByteFence
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-24 23:43:30 (3 years ago)
File hash
7f3c96d1b88ffbdcdc6c12ccb2abdc0a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.ByteFence.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-20 21:11:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-24 23:43:30 (3 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.

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.

ByteFence.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 PUP.ByteFence, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-24 23:43:30 (3 years ago).

If ByteFence.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.ByteFence.

Product Name: ByteFence Anti-Malware
Company Name: Byte Technologies LLC
MD5: 7f3c96d1b88ffbdcdc6c12ccb2abdc0a
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2018-01-20 21:11:00 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-24 23:43:30 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.ByteFence (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-24 23:43:30 (3 years ago)
ByteFence.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: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on ByteFence.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed ByteFence.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 51.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 77.4%
Windows 7 13.0%
Windows 8.1 7.0%
Windows 8 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for ByteFence.exe is Windows 10 with 77.4% 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.

ByteFence.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: 0x0037afce

.NET Info:

MVID: 522d8905-c940-49f0-8ddc-60e36860e669

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3641344 da02dc376d27e9a72622fb3d7c367f9f
.sdata 1024 572a34748327b4958fcc0b5d6669c96e
.rsrc 26624 2bd285ea712ddf217bb07dc30ed9307f
.reloc 512 44f1d0e0e5420add19ba6239d224660c

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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