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cidwpadlight.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.IE. 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
- Hijack.IE
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-02-17 23:42:20 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- bef5f3daf285a39fd278d78eb0661938
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-08-28 17:10:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-17 23:42:20 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: CallingID Ltd.. Product metadata: CallingID.
Signed by CallingID. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
cidwpadlight.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 Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-17 23:42:20 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If cidwpadlight.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 Hijack.IE.
File Details
| Product Name: | CallingID |
| Company Name: | CallingID Ltd. |
| MD5: | bef5f3daf285a39fd278d78eb0661938 |
| Size: | 142 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-08-28 17:10:24 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-17 23:42:20 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.IE (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-17 23:42:20 (4 years ago) |
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: | CallingID |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on cidwpadlight.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\ask.com\callingidsdk |
| %programfiles%\ask.com |
ThreatInfo has observed cidwpadlight.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen cidwpadlight.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for cidwpadlight.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.
Analysis
cidwpadlight.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9f4423f190e4aa2757d1d5bb26aaf86c
a352ccc01ace20e7d1a8a5e6b47f3f23
3a8e22ef97bcdc7c75ba2740896911aa
46801881e15af96de9bcc0720cf658a5
624c23200a46a2a27b45d6919aeca047
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 Hijack.IE
This report identifies cidwpadlight.exe by MD5 bef5f3daf285a39fd278d78eb0661938. It is part of the Hijack 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.