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MaxMerger.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-11-25 08:03:27 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-26 16:14:57 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Max Secure Software. Product metadata: Max Secure Software Merger.
Signed by Max Secure Software India Private Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
MaxMerger.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Max Secure Software Merger. The reported company name is Max Secure Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-26 16:14:57 (5 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | Max Secure Software Merger |
| Company Name: | Max Secure Software |
| MD5: | 99961dd02df99003dc442bd5a3a109aa |
| Size: | 302 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-11-25 08:03:27 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-26 16:14:57 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-26 16:14:57 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Max Secure Software India Private Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on MaxMerger.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed MaxMerger.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen MaxMerger.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 77.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for MaxMerger.exe is Windows 10 with 55.6% 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
MaxMerger.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
929d619f3a2edd9ebe95c0445ae9d0d3
4ec243dcb24638c9a80742d1edfa6cf6
5938b4cb487d09fed39362a659445174
0682da1d37bed2ac82cadb9fef441fa0
6f98f2fffe39ebd660c02d2342c0858f
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.