ModuleDefaultBrowser.dll file report

MD5 fa9950fe8717701da75fecb32494d46a
Latest seen 2023-01-02 23:56:06 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-12-23 13:26:50 (7 years ago)
Size 158 KB
Publisher Yandex LLC
Signed by YANDEX LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-12-23 13:26:50 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-02 23:56:06 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yandex LLC. Product metadata: ModuleDefaultBrowser.

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. 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.

ModuleDefaultBrowser.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ModuleDefaultBrowser. The reported company name is Yandex LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-02 23:56:06 (3 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.

Product Name: ModuleDefaultBrowser
Company Name: Yandex LLC
MD5: fa9950fe8717701da75fecb32494d46a
Size: 158 KB
First Published: 2018-12-23 13:26:50 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-02 23:56:06 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-02 23:56:06 (3 years ago)
Signed By: YANDEX LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on ModuleDefaultBrowser.dll 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\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager
%localappdata%\yandex\browsermanager

ThreatInfo has observed ModuleDefaultBrowser.dll 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 67.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 49.1%
Windows 7 40.8%
Windows 8.1 9.4%
Windows 8 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for ModuleDefaultBrowser.dll is Windows 10 with 49.1% 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.

ModuleDefaultBrowser.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00025fee

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 147456 7feb54c8621927114580ec8b85d35639
.rsrc 1536 dd40f1dbce94a1d88460d7663b386dfd
.reloc 512 a6d797b0780a7ed390d94f884b37bad7

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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