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MBlauncher_x64.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.BrowserManager File reputation report
MD5 a15eed3658622734a70acf7ac83dffb6
Latest seen 2021-12-19 21:06:10 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-12-23 13:27:32 (7 years ago)
Size 150 KB
Publisher Yandex LLC
Product MBlauncher
Signed by YANDEX LLC

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Detection name
PUP.BrowserManager
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-19 21:06:10 (4 years ago)
File hash
a15eed3658622734a70acf7ac83dffb6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.BrowserManager.

Timeline

First seen 2018-12-23 13:27:32 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-19 21:06:10 (4 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 2021-12-19 21:06:10 (4 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: a15eed3658622734a70acf7ac83dffb6
Size: 150 KB
First Published: 2018-12-23 13:27:32 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-19 21:06:10 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.BrowserManager (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-19 21:06:10 (4 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

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.

Windows 10 46.4%
Windows 7 43.8%
Windows 8.1 9.0%
Windows 8 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for MBlauncher_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 46.4% 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-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000043d8
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 140800

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

.text 81920 bytes · 58.2% of section data
MD5 374051a86a580f695e3c4263f964cee4
.rdata 46080 bytes · 32.7% of section data
MD5 70d02d277f37cf30f815f70031e34e38
.data 3072 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 952505cc649dc01230f579c8ba57bd5e
.pdata 5632 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 1e9ef40f6056aa6498fdd14124120f56
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c505e17b2c7101cb924729ead2068d90
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 a9dffed33fc30d0b74cf92083e979ce4
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 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.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.BrowserManager

This report identifies MBlauncher_x64.exe by MD5 a15eed3658622734a70acf7ac83dffb6. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a15eed3658622734a70acf7ac83dffb6.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.