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A0057182.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 05b334a967c235c56a59bdb1dc9c73d0
Latest seen 2024-09-17 23:01:17 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-05-28 13:06:57 (7 years ago)
Size 25 KB
Product SPWindowsService
Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-05-28 13:06:57 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-17 23:01:17 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: SPWindowsService.

Digital signature

Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada. 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. 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.

File context

A0057182.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SPWindowsService. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-17 23:01:17 (2 years 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.

File Details

Product Name: SPWindowsService
MD5: 05b334a967c235c56a59bdb1dc9c73d0
Size: 25 KB
First Published: 2018-05-28 13:06:57 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-17 23:01:17 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-17 23:01:17 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Lavasoft Software Canada
Status: Valid

The signature on A0057182.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\~lavasoft\web companion
%temp%\webcompanion.zip
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\jay\appdata\local\temp\webcompanion.zip
%windir%\temp\webcompanion.zip
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk
%sysdrive%\programmi\lavasoft\web companion
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\franzjosefweber\appdata\local\temp\webcompanion.zip
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\lavasoft\web companion
%sysdrive%\temp\webcompanion.zip

ThreatInfo has observed A0057182.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.

File Names:

4 observed names
Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe.old.131723868867708870 Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService_IObitDel.exe A0057182.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.

Geography:

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 8.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 58.1%
Windows 7 31.1%
Windows 8.1 8.2%
Windows 8 0.9%
Windows XP 0.8%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for A0057182.exe is Windows 10 with 58.1% 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.

Analysis

A0057182.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 0x00004c0e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 7be05624-5097-40bf-9001-f00ed13f8580
Typelib ID: a091888b-ce1e-47b2-ae28-1ce27c9f69b3

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 13824

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

.text 11776 bytes · 85.2% of section data
MD5 a84bf047a1bccf745896bf929a6ca12b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 f53cfef188ff052b126ece02f8698605
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 dd412f799754cbd53fa2a591e15643ad

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 05b334a967c235c56a59bdb1dc9c73d0.
  • 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.