GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

NLSAgentSvc.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Gen File reputation report
MD5 7d21fd9af89de08c36361df9cdfc0991
Latest seen 2021-01-05 09:31:36 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-04 22:44:49 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by EduIQ.com Damjan Kriznik s.p.

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Detection name
Adware.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-05 09:31:36 (5 years ago)
File hash
7d21fd9af89de08c36361df9cdfc0991
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-04 22:44:49 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 09:31:36 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by EduIQ.com Damjan Kriznik s.p.. 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.

File context

NLSAgentSvc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 09:31:36 (5 years ago).

If NLSAgentSvc.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 Adware.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 7d21fd9af89de08c36361df9cdfc0991
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-12-04 22:44:49 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 09:31:36 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 09:31:36 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

NLSAgentSvc.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: EduIQ.com Damjan Kriznik s.p.
Status: Valid

The signature on NLSAgentSvc.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%\net monitor for employees pro
%system%

ThreatInfo has observed NLSAgentSvc.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 NLSAgentSvc.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 8.1 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for NLSAgentSvc.exe is Windows 8.1 with 66.7% 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

NLSAgentSvc.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 0x000017a4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1338880

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

.text 952832 bytes · 71.2% of section data
MD5 3f63d8be61bcdc70191881f4bf113e2b
.data 236032 bytes · 17.6% of section data
MD5 f591266a7d1ee66a7cd4e76753e7ae11
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1bbacf03cccd02ec05f77bfb66ddc1c2
.idata 14336 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 b97caa6c4f08be81036ae497a841ddf6
.didata 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dd272edfd1d473d83063d3d83d554ad8
.edata 45056 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 e6821fbaab1d491957120de2f90e1fc6
.rsrc 24576 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 96130750de0d56a36d2fc9e64bd70548
.reloc 64000 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 29c525e8a0260f6a11e93bce1149b552

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 Adware.Gen

This report identifies NLSAgentSvc.exe by MD5 7d21fd9af89de08c36361df9cdfc0991. 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 7d21fd9af89de08c36361df9cdfc0991.
  • 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.