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CPUBoosterTray.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 86a68a03c772b147eae514d623cbe678
Latest seen 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Chris P.C. srl
Product Chris-PC CPU Booster
Signed by ChrisPC Software SRL

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Chris P.C. srl. Product metadata: Chris-PC CPU Booster.

Digital signature

Signed by ChrisPC Software SRL. 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. 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.

File context

CPUBoosterTray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Chris-PC CPU Booster. The reported company name is Chris P.C. srl. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 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.

File Details

Product Name: Chris-PC CPU Booster
Company Name: Chris P.C. srl
MD5: 86a68a03c772b147eae514d623cbe678
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-10-08 23:01:53 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ChrisPC Software SRL
Status: Valid

The signature on CPUBoosterTray.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%

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

Top country South Africa
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is South Africa 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 CPUBoosterTray.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

CPUBoosterTray.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x002714e4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 3118592

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

.text 2547200 bytes · 81.7% of section data
MD5 c9c81d0e53bc9410fba751458e411a48
.itext 10240 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7bb30a99841af2ddde654ecbc2b98eb2
.data 35840 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 8bd00f8f1f361882fd562e0c8520e626
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 13312 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 af90b7a7049b3ee07b4c445cd79a319b
.didata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6768ce219672da9a8554b83bc0c78871
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4c970bd8826614aa66afb078ee7f85d0
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1a814ddbcdfb3c6b6640e30eb796a426
.reloc 235520 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 83900cbfe31016f2876be9bae14886b0
.rsrc 272384 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 98eb908e2cf9b99194209f1769c9e0d4

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 86a68a03c772b147eae514d623cbe678.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.