GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DriverInstall.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Kuaiba File reputation report
MD5 072f2457e70e081384edd61c821c419b
Latest seen 2023-01-04 23:26:34 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:02:51 (9 years ago)
Size 98 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Kuaiba. 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
Adware.Kuaiba
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-01-04 23:26:34 (3 years ago)
File hash
072f2457e70e081384edd61c821c419b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Kuaiba, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 04:02:51 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-04 23:26:34 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by 深圳市猫哈网络科技发展有限公司. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

DriverInstall.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Kuaiba, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-04 23:26:34 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DriverInstall.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 Adware.Kuaiba.

MD5: 072f2457e70e081384edd61c821c419b
Size: 98 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:02:51 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-04 23:26:34 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Kuaiba (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-04 23:26:34 (3 years ago)
DriverInstall.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.

The signature on DriverInstall.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%\maoha\maohaap\driver
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\hqwcouoiidlkcdajrpouhcgvlpxpqmpq\maohaap\driver
%localappdata%\temp
%programfiles%\greatmaker\maohawifi\driver
%programfiles%\greatmaker\maohawifi
%programfiles%\maoha\maohaap
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ydnmbaqijnfabvujyxwxbtqpmxdpfwxp\maohaap
%localappdata%\maoha\maohaap
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla\maohaap
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xbzpuoqckzzskvdyctdxxxboqznebgjr\maohawifi

ThreatInfo has observed DriverInstall.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.

Windows 7 71.6%
Windows 8.1 14.3%
Windows 10 10.3%
Windows 8 2.9%
Windows XP 0.7%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for DriverInstall.exe is Windows 7 with 71.6% 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.

DriverInstall.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00005710
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 92672

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

.text 66048 bytes · 71.3% of section data
MD5 0aad411898bcf86cf4c31ee15b0c86c8
.rdata 14336 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 358474b9b8ba4f850f11f336f63fafc0
.data 4608 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 cf5539bb83866f82be58e9aa2d7218bc
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 0e76bec7723d56d00f90ce2e4923bb48
.reloc 7168 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 a078ad69aad3e67231f12acd646dee1b

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 Adware.Kuaiba

This report identifies DriverInstall.exe by MD5 072f2457e70e081384edd61c821c419b. It is part of the Adware 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 072f2457e70e081384edd61c821c419b.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.