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FANBooster131.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Generic. 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
- Trojan.Generic
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-09-07 23:00:46 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- da044811ca4ac1cc04b14153dccbbf37
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Generic, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-12-18 23:39:40 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-07 23:00:46 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Logitech, Inc.. Product metadata: Logitech Options.
Signed by Published under the GNU GPL. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
FANBooster131.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Logitech Options. The reported company name is Logitech, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Generic, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-07 23:00:46 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If FANBooster131.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 Trojan.Generic.
File Details
| Product Name: | Logitech Options |
| Company Name: | Logitech, Inc. |
| MD5: | da044811ca4ac1cc04b14153dccbbf37 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-18 23:39:40 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-09-07 23:00:46 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Generic (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-09-07 23:00:46 (2 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: | Published under the GNU GPL |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on FANBooster131.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:
| %temp% |
| %localappdata% |
| %commonappdata% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3939107618-300645107-67904756-1001 |
| %appdata% |
| %localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5 |
ThreatInfo has observed FANBooster131.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 FANBooster131.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Peru with 37.5% 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 FANBooster131.exe is Windows 10 with 68.8% 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
FANBooster131.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.
bae46bc0856da42c59ee9d935447af49
a1953b449cab5daabfb6606a28fa83b5
184a541da0de0a4925d2d402048584e2
b87a8bd4ff16bb673a97b6f7c2f7fa5a
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
dc47f44286c3b08096a4ff49568a7f71
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 Trojan.Generic
This report identifies FANBooster131.exe by MD5 da044811ca4ac1cc04b14153dccbbf37. It is part of the Trojan 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.