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FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Agent File reputation report
MD5 645972813fb4abbdd85cf0b23e187f18
Latest seen 2021-01-12 09:18:46 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-10-14 11:14:34 (7 years ago)
Size 71 KB
Publisher Freemake

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Detection name
Adware.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-12 09:18:46 (5 years ago)
File hash
645972813fb4abbdd85cf0b23e187f18
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Agent, 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 2018-10-14 11:14:34 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 09:18:46 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Freemake. Product metadata: FreemakeUtilsService.

Digital signature

Signed by INTERNET PROJECT LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FreemakeUtilsService. The reported company name is Freemake. The current detection status is Adware.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 09:18:46 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.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.Agent.

Product Name: FreemakeUtilsService
Company Name: Freemake
MD5: 645972813fb4abbdd85cf0b23e187f18
Size: 71 KB
First Published: 2018-10-14 11:14:34 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 09:18:46 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 09:18:46 (5 years ago)
FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.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: INTERNET PROJECT LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.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.

%commonappdata%\freemake
%allusersprofile%\\application data\freemake

ThreatInfo has observed FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.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.

FreemakeUtilsService.exe FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.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.

Windows 10 64.9%
Windows 7 21.6%
Windows 8.1 10.8%
Windows XP 2.7%

The most common operating system signal for FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.exe is Windows 10 with 64.9% 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.

FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.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 0x00011072
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 2fdd1f3a-6c73-4799-b1a9-6b1b372aa85a
Typelib ID: 7b65d25c-f7c9-4e3b-ad5b-eb7926c624ce

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 66048

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

.text 61952 bytes · 93.8% of section data
MD5 3421d595dbeeb8cc98c6bb3e48cd29d6
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 23ab33d7fcef2add08d586c2f19a0357
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 d22296b8ae21fb4c82c70b10ff4af834

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.Agent

This report identifies FreemakeUtilsServiceNew.exe by MD5 645972813fb4abbdd85cf0b23e187f18. 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 645972813fb4abbdd85cf0b23e187f18.
  • 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.