CIDGlobalLight.exe file report

MD5 1166e599e084eaf0d3c7ac86fb46b0b0
Latest seen 2022-02-17 23:42:56 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-28 17:10:24 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher CallingID Ltd.
Product CallingID
Signed by CallingID

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-28 17:10:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-17 23:42:56 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: CallingID Ltd.. Product metadata: CallingID.

Digital signature

Signed by CallingID. 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.

CIDGlobalLight.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CallingID. The reported company name is CallingID Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-17 23:42:56 (4 years ago).

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: CallingID
Company Name: CallingID Ltd.
MD5: 1166e599e084eaf0d3c7ac86fb46b0b0
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-08-28 17:10:24 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-17 23:42:56 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-17 23:42:56 (4 years ago)
Signed By: CallingID
Status: Valid

The signature on CIDGlobalLight.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%\ask.com\callingidsdk
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com
%programfiles%\ask.com

ThreatInfo has observed CIDGlobalLight.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.

cidgloballight.exe
CIDGlobalLight.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.

33.3%
25.0%
25.0%
8.3%
8.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Myanmar with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 91.7%
Windows 8 8.3%

The most common operating system signal for CIDGlobalLight.exe is Windows 7 with 91.7% 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.

CIDGlobalLight.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: 0x000dd726

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1044480 3286d2548cbe63f8610ed67fa10fd0a5
.rdata 323584 ced4fdedc22ebdfbd2ed309bf7ba4135
.data 28672 0e2162d2ae84abcb32f793650ff873af
.rsrc 24576 428ddea1b20148cf1162abfd26b29f4b
.reloc 102400 e9ff41c895b26e8f44873d74ad804218

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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