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LinkeyDeals.exe.vir threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SearchSuite. 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.SearchSuite
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-29 20:12:50 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 5a749c0a72c3383766dfb1f93f218ca9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SearchSuite.
First seen 2017-09-02 22:04:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-29 20:12:50 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Linkey Deals. Product metadata: Linkey Deals.
Signed by AZTEC MEDIA INC.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
LinkeyDeals.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Linkey Deals. The reported company name is Linkey Deals. The current detection status is Adware.SearchSuite, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-29 20:12:50 (5 years ago).
If LinkeyDeals.exe.vir 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.SearchSuite.
File Details
| Product Name: | Linkey Deals |
| Company Name: | Linkey Deals |
| MD5: | 5a749c0a72c3383766dfb1f93f218ca9 |
| Size: | 520 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-09-02 22:04:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-29 20:12:50 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.SearchSuite (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-29 20:12:50 (5 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | AZTEC MEDIA INC. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on LinkeyDeals.exe.vir 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:
| %localappdata%\linkey |
| %sysdrive%\dari comp\old\documents and settings\winxp\local settings\application data |
| %localappdata% |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\users\alfredo\appdata\local |
ThreatInfo has observed LinkeyDeals.exe.vir 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:
2 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen LinkeyDeals.exe.vir across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for LinkeyDeals.exe.vir is Windows 7 with 42.9% 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
LinkeyDeals.exe.vir 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b7dd7ef0e5ad7002a5410c08a455d9a2
8acc145fd5b0b8d5e29138559785c9da
7a21637804e89fb9667b4619ab7edba1
00000000000000000000000000000000
b83c395e43fc5bfe7386eb7251beb2b4
0b7fce469b5568226e873fbff670f0e7
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.SearchSuite
This report identifies LinkeyDeals.exe.vir by MD5 5a749c0a72c3383766dfb1f93f218ca9. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.