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ModeSwitcher.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8ec02c4821947cb0ba8dcda10db360ea
Latest seen 2021-03-28 20:28:49 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-06-21 17:06:56 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Ausl?ogics
Product BoostSp?eed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-21 17:06:56 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-28 20:28:49 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ausl?ogics. Product metadata: BoostSp?eed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

ModeSwitcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BoostSp?eed. The reported company name is Ausl?ogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-28 20:28:49 (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: BoostSp?eed
Company Name: Ausl?ogics
MD5: 8ec02c4821947cb0ba8dcda10db360ea
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-06-21 17:06:56 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-28 20:28:49 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-28 20:28:49 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ModeSwitcher.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
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ModeSwitcher.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 ModeSwitcher.exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Iran, Islamic Republic of
Share 30.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 30.0% 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 83.3%
Windows 7 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for ModeSwitcher.exe is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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

ModeSwitcher.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 0x000a8ba8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1074688

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

.text 683520 bytes · 63.6% of section data
MD5 1ca0690a81e70e44cda815d8457e40d6
.itext 3584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4aca130680daab7c33f09110bd3e711e
.data 18432 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 f1447ca3590806b05947cb75d2dcf09e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 111104 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 fb4f3058a18b9aea739f65318b396014
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 333aa6e91683d84579fec4d9f649eda2
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c82548d57e5e6c3dc1c84e728c01e002
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 81cd62338770fadd4e85c9060b3f4a82
.rsrc 159744 bytes · 14.9% of section data
MD5 2e193e93cb9c98b2f6d398db4dd62801
.xdata 96768 bytes · 9.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c7c930bf5d60e2d557854d1df97e943c

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8ec02c4821947cb0ba8dcda10db360ea.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.