MBLauncher.exe threat report

MD5 0b3a35041bb32c65efe41e63d7651d9c
Latest seen 2023-12-27 23:05:00 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-09 05:04:07 (8 years ago)
Size 118 KB
Publisher Yandex LLC
Product MBlauncher

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.BrowserManager. 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
PUP.BrowserManager
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-27 23:05:00 (2 years ago)
File hash
0b3a35041bb32c65efe41e63d7651d9c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.BrowserManager.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-09 05:04:07 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-27 23:05:00 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yandex LLC. Product metadata: MBlauncher.

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. 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.

MBLauncher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MBlauncher. The reported company name is Yandex LLC. The current detection status is PUP.BrowserManager, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-27 23:05:00 (2 years ago).

If MBLauncher.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 PUP.BrowserManager.

Product Name: MBlauncher
Company Name: Yandex LLC
MD5: 0b3a35041bb32c65efe41e63d7651d9c
Size: 118 KB
First Published: 2017-08-09 05:04:07 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-27 23:05:00 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.BrowserManager (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-27 23:05:00 (2 years ago)
MBLauncher.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.

%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex
%localappdata%\yandex

ThreatInfo has observed MBLauncher.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.

mblauncher.exe
MBLauncher.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.

75.4%
15.8%
7.0%
1.8%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 75.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 78.9%
Windows 8.1 10.5%
Windows 10 10.5%

The most common operating system signal for MBLauncher.exe is Windows 7 with 78.9% 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.

MBLauncher.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00004645

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 67584 12a1507ea9636e73cffc3ffb54283e43
.rdata 28672 3bf5bae75c460c479ae7dcbb23576e67
.data 5632 4d4ddbffbf32462a7c88e68a596129df
.rsrc 1536 c5c45a76f10e21360d031f1a50c71d5c
.reloc 5120 61ab9877c8228ffa2f343790eb777818

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.

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