FreeWiFiHotspot.exe threat report

MD5 af3d57156c137623b6eea53a930ec812
Latest seen 2022-12-03 23:10:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-26 14:25:42 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Downloader. 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.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-12-03 23:10:35 (3 years ago)
File hash
af3d57156c137623b6eea53a930ec812
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-26 14:25:42 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-03 23:10:35 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: FreeWiFiHotspot Co., Ltd. . Product metadata: Free WiFi Hotspot .

Digital signature

Signed by RuiQing Software Technology Beijing Inc. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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. 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.

FreeWiFiHotspot.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Free WiFi Hotspot . The reported company name is FreeWiFiHotspot Co., Ltd. . The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-03 23:10:35 (3 years ago).

If FreeWiFiHotspot.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.Downloader.

Product Name: Free WiFi Hotspot
Company Name: FreeWiFiHotspot Co., Ltd.
MD5: af3d57156c137623b6eea53a930ec812
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-07-26 14:25:42 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-03 23:10:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-03 23:10:35 (3 years ago)
FreeWiFiHotspot.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.

Signed By: RuiQing Software Technology Beijing Inc
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on FreeWiFiHotspot.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%profile%\downloads
%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed FreeWiFiHotspot.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.

FreeWiFiHotspot420.exe
FreeWiFiHotspot.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%
33.3%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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 10 33.3%
Windows Vista 33.3%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for FreeWiFiHotspot.exe is Windows 10 with 33.3% 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.

FreeWiFiHotspot.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: 0x0000aa98

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
CODE 41472 b7ea439d9c6d5ec722056c9243fb3054
DATA 1024 9b2268ed5360951559d8041925d025fb
BSS 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 2560 df5f31e62e05c787fd29eed7071bf556
.tls 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 14dfa4128117e7f94fe2f8d7dea374a0
.reloc 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 11264 98f9830ca661bcc2585c7afdb5cae793

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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