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IdcLdr.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8d94e3a6589c8afc3cd952d4e4be0c26
Latest seen 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 21:04:41 (8 years ago)
Size 153 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product IDC
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 21:04:41 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: IDC.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

IdcLdr.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IDC. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: IDC
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 8d94e3a6589c8afc3cd952d4e4be0c26
Size: 153 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 21:04:41 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on IdcLdr.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.

%localappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v782w981u2.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj[9].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7i1tzjhwm.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\bshkhqrofvkibvxcyhapakvzqcufshmb\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater\idc
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\fbukxdykutljimasawamqdbwdjlvpwxy\toolbar\updater\idc

ThreatInfo has observed IdcLdr.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 7 56.8%
Windows 10 27.8%
Windows 8.1 14.2%
Windows 8 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for IdcLdr.exe is Windows 7 with 56.8% 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.

IdcLdr.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 0x000061c2
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 149504

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

.text 71168 bytes · 47.6% of section data
MD5 b3fab979e4a17529a190059969c664dd
.rdata 15872 bytes · 10.6% of section data
MD5 08da2054de654fcf69dbf4a76c446624
.data 5120 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 9d0e724d99ebf46be393794a4973386f
.rsrc 50176 bytes · 33.6% of section data
MD5 f32b28728620475d921da9defcbae025
.reloc 7168 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 be2e9cf14e24f6ca2e3e5e11af9490aa

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8d94e3a6589c8afc3cd952d4e4be0c26.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.