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HomelyDaceTradition.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater File reputation report
MD5 abb5ea19aa5afca5d6c46ad928644aa2
Latest seen 2022-03-14 23:26:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-03-14 23:25:54 (4 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Signed by MM Apps, Inc.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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
2022-03-14 23:26:28 (4 years ago)
File hash
abb5ea19aa5afca5d6c46ad928644aa2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater, 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 2022-03-14 23:25:54 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-14 23:26:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Homely Dace Tradition.. Product metadata: Homely Dace Tradition.

Digital signature

Signed by MM Apps, Inc.. 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.

HomelyDaceTradition.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Homely Dace Tradition. The reported company name is Homely Dace Tradition.. The current detection status is Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-14 23:26:28 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If HomelyDaceTradition.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: Homely Dace Tradition
Company Name: Homely Dace Tradition.
MD5: abb5ea19aa5afca5d6c46ad928644aa2
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2022-03-14 23:25:54 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-14 23:26:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-14 23:26:28 (4 years ago)
HomelyDaceTradition.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: MM Apps, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on HomelyDaceTradition.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%

ThreatInfo has observed HomelyDaceTradition.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 HomelyDaceTradition.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.

HomelyDaceTradition.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0001abe4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 5363712

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

.text 911360 bytes · 17.0% of section data
MD5 0bb5d288316ea3555ac22d886384ed29
.com9ei 56320 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9390c0a7a90679fa9fe6adae61f57e27
.rdata 158208 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 89e8b10b5dd7468337237a10f72d0417
.data 55808 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 2e7a38dec8afc4494044631c47cda69b
.pdata 29696 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 b175a6843889ce8bc3c8adcde20b7652
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 55ed3c2dceaeac8abd92df12ffed1e36
.rsrc 4146688 bytes · 77.3% of section data
MD5 cff2313f679f4a83d43b77880be7db17
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 6fb5c0387fcacf89cd56ff4e11333723

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 HomelyDaceTradition.exe by MD5 abb5ea19aa5afca5d6c46ad928644aa2. 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 abb5ea19aa5afca5d6c46ad928644aa2.
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