GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

GeraniuWreck.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater File reputation report
MD5 a3683f171fe188bd52bf1617411d0d5c
Latest seen 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher Tall Taroke
Product Tall Taroke
Signed by Apps Delivered Ltd

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater. 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.OpenSoftwareUpdater
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago)
File hash
a3683f171fe188bd52bf1617411d0d5c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Tall Taroke. Product metadata: Tall Taroke.

Digital signature

Signed by Apps Delivered Ltd. 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.

GeraniuWreck.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Tall Taroke. The reported company name is Tall Taroke. The current detection status is Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago).

If GeraniuWreck.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.OpenSoftwareUpdater.

Product Name: Tall Taroke
Company Name: Tall Taroke
MD5: a3683f171fe188bd52bf1617411d0d5c
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 19:03:27 (5 years ago)
GeraniuWreck.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: Apps Delivered Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on GeraniuWreck.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%

ThreatInfo has observed GeraniuWreck.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for GeraniuWreck.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.

GeraniuWreck.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 0x000031d6
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 307200

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

.text 24576 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 a04138503cbcc902263bedc7fedd6947
.rdata 5120 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 4856bbf2a79b612f639ebd55d68c4d02
.data 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 06c5105864978df88e34770eefada5da
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 276480 bytes · 90.0% of section data
MD5 b0c6c0fc973b314280919dbe1b3a5444

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.OpenSoftwareUpdater

This report identifies GeraniuWreck.exe by MD5 a3683f171fe188bd52bf1617411d0d5c. 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 a3683f171fe188bd52bf1617411d0d5c.
  • 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.