MBlauncher_x64.exe threat report

MD5 728fd5886cf246523a79f26004581609
Latest seen 2021-02-01 16:59:12 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-12-26 12:40:33 (7 years ago)
Size 150 KB
Publisher Yandex LLC
Product MBlauncher
Signed by YANDEX LLC

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
2021-02-01 16:59:12 (5 years ago)
File hash
728fd5886cf246523a79f26004581609
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.BrowserManager.

Timeline

First seen 2018-12-26 12:40:33 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-01 16:59:12 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yandex LLC. Product metadata: MBlauncher.

Digital signature

Signed by YANDEX 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.

MBlauncher_x64.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 2021-02-01 16:59:12 (5 years ago).

If MBlauncher_x64.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: 728fd5886cf246523a79f26004581609
Size: 150 KB
First Published: 2018-12-26 12:40:33 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-01 16:59:12 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.BrowserManager (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-01 16:59:12 (5 years ago)
MBlauncher_x64.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: YANDEX LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on MBlauncher_x64.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.

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

ThreatInfo has observed MBlauncher_x64.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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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 82.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 65.5%
Windows 7 24.1%
Windows 8.1 10.3%

The most common operating system signal for MBlauncher_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 65.5% 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_x64.exe is identified as pe for 64 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: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x000043d8

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 81920 374051a86a580f695e3c4263f964cee4
.rdata 46080 6b26ef81d4da6eb099b17850f1eb0b2d
.data 3072 952505cc649dc01230f579c8ba57bd5e
.pdata 5632 1e9ef40f6056aa6498fdd14124120f56
.gfids 512 c505e17b2c7101cb924729ead2068d90
.rsrc 1536 a9dffed33fc30d0b74cf92083e979ce4
.reloc 2048 42bd4e38f511430f0b954b4ec0daf581

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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