GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 5f17daf456ac2dc8444e995d52e1a2ad
Latest seen 2022-01-25 21:20:43 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-24 17:23:23 (7 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher Aus˜logics
Product BoostS˜peed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-01-25 21:20:43 (4 years ago)
File hash
5f17daf456ac2dc8444e995d52e1a2ad
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-24 17:23:23 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-25 21:20:43 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Aus˜logics. Product metadata: BoostS˜peed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BoostS˜peed. The reported company name is Aus˜logics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-25 21:20:43 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.Auslogics.

File Details

Product Name: BoostS˜peed
Company Name: Aus˜logics
MD5: 5f17daf456ac2dc8444e995d52e1a2ad
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2018-07-24 17:23:23 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-25 21:20:43 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-25 21:20:43 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\progra~2\auslogics
%sysdrive%\portable\auslogics boostspeed 10.0.13.0\auslogics boostspeedportable\app
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%
%temp%
%profile%\downloads\auslogics.boostspeed.v10.0.13.0_portable\auslogicsboostspeedportable\app
%desktop%\auslogics.boostspeed.v10.0.13.0\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\tools
%sysdrive%\additional programs

ThreatInfo has observed Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

File Names:

3 observed names
Main.exe BoostSpeed.exe Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe across 43 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 34.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 34.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 62.0%
Windows 7 29.3%
Windows 8.1 7.4%
Windows XP 1.3%

The most common operating system signal for Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe is Windows 10 with 62.0% 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.

Analysis

Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001f1ef0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 4264448

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

.text 2030592 bytes · 47.6% of section data
MD5 e422fc8cc5b45fea94464eeee372e3b6
.itext 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 de9fcf276770e8754852f8c940dc9f0c
.data 22528 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 57389d8239f0597c2bf71626936d362c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 187392 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 38b668f2646ed804b569f0ecb9628b60
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 334cfcb9a9be32971b5183220935599a
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8b51e330b184063e3265b03753695ec0
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 74c38da00c9c582554e7e7dd42e83d5e
.rsrc 1954304 bytes · 45.8% of section data
MD5 4e9ea3c3607db997bda9cacf8070a114
.xdata 64000 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 abc0684197d2a7745aa5d970e9816262

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.Auslogics

This report identifies Main (2018_08_09 18_29_07 UTC).exe by MD5 5f17daf456ac2dc8444e995d52e1a2ad. It is part of the PUP report group. 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 5f17daf456ac2dc8444e995d52e1a2ad.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.