MBSetup.exe threat report

MD5 8611a0d47266ce8d473d540bd6534ffc
Latest seen 2024-10-02 23:02:08 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-08-28 23:03:17 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-10-02 23:02:08 (2 years ago)
File hash
8611a0d47266ce8d473d540bd6534ffc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2024-08-28 23:03:17 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-02 23:02:08 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Malwarebytes Inc.;Malwarebytes Inc. 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.

MBSetup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-02 23:02:08 (2 years ago).

If MBSetup.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 General Threat.

MD5: 8611a0d47266ce8d473d540bd6534ffc
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-08-28 23:03:17 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-10-02 23:02:08 (2 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-10-02 23:02:08 (2 years ago)
MBSetup.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: Malwarebytes Inc.;Malwarebytes Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on MBSetup.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.

%profile%
%programfiles%\malwarebytes

ThreatInfo has observed MBSetup.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.

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50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Türkiye with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MBSetup.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

MBSetup.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: 0x0006f20d

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 751104 dc232135051dab05c3573bc6aa601d95
.rdata 185344 ec93e5bf6a18f7ea143f9cc4f6ce43aa
.data 17920 2c0e6ad62d6eb6e16a252aa68e1c2c5b
.rsrc 1544704 3998f6cd9ed55fc9d6d81ddbd9f1f206
.reloc 44032 cb9d781f93c6f09fdc8df8a6c3b7a38e

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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