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InstallPack.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallPack File reputation report
MD5 9178e742861579c9ea80a39106ca4317
Latest seen 2022-05-30 23:34:44 (3 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-09 20:48:48 (4 years ago)
Size 371 KB
Signed by IN SITE GROUP LLC

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.InstallPack. 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.InstallPack
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-05-30 23:34:44 (3 years ago)
File hash
9178e742861579c9ea80a39106ca4317
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallPack, 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 2021-10-09 20:48:48 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-30 23:34:44 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by IN SITE GROUP 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. 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.

InstallPack.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.InstallPack, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-30 23:34:44 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If InstallPack.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.InstallPack.

MD5: 9178e742861579c9ea80a39106ca4317
Size: 371 KB
First Published: 2021-10-09 20:48:48 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-30 23:34:44 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallPack (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-30 23:34:44 (3 years ago)
InstallPack.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: IN SITE GROUP LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on InstallPack.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.

%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed InstallPack.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 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for InstallPack.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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.

InstallPack.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 0x000014c0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 16
Raw data 339968

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

.text 7168 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 519081f206d49f9df089b58806fe8a2b
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 f6a9c9c773822867eaeea4c1ecf86954
.rdata 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 e757c338372d268b0986dbba19cab023
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2560 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 5b71f34e930e2c6cbaf6028205838d0d
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 896e004f4a407ef182abc17b643c98b1
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 717c992ebb58c46a5fd2eee9c322e7b3
.rsrc 7680 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 190dc8bfaa9398684824d935b5b092db
/4 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4873a7c24f90b48a60c3ca745a5dc8bc
/19 290816 bytes · 85.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bd7565b417ac50adb065c7725f4f9993
/31 9216 bytes · 2.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 178a8de569f344f7ae7a8a193816d5d5
/45 9728 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8b1ad3e7472955897c2a8dfabc8d1b7e
/57 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e9f098e93281c666908481409dca2c4e
/70 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 afebb4ea601827a9eecdb8ef77dff53b
/81 3584 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14aa358fb5409903fa8495b2e59b97ab
/92 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ebc950d60a974d1d6bf182d3c421c837

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.InstallPack

This report identifies InstallPack.exe by MD5 9178e742861579c9ea80a39106ca4317. 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 9178e742861579c9ea80a39106ca4317.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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