GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.OpenCandy File reputation report
MD5 4dbae8d20fd2a1c6e75f90461d94bbb1
Latest seen 2026-03-02 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
First seen 2020-12-22 05:27:47 (5 years ago)
Size 17 MB
Publisher Recover Passwords
Product Recover Passwords
Signed by ONE UP LTD.

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Adware.OpenCandy
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-02 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
File hash
4dbae8d20fd2a1c6e75f90461d94bbb1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenCandy, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-22 05:27:47 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-02 23:00:50 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Recover Passwords. Product metadata: Recover Passwords.

Digital signature

Signed by ONE UP LTD.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Recover Passwords. The reported company name is Recover Passwords. The current detection status is Adware.OpenCandy, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-02 23:00:50 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.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.OpenCandy.

File Details

Product Name: Recover Passwords
Company Name: Recover Passwords
MD5: 4dbae8d20fd2a1c6e75f90461d94bbb1
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2020-12-22 05:27:47 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-02 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.OpenCandy (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-02 23:00:50 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.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: ONE UP LTD.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%desktop%\windows\files
%desktop%\outlook\dlc1\programs\windows\files
%sysdrive%\dlc boot\dlc 2022\dlc boot 2022 v4.1.220628\dlc1\programs\windows\files
%sysdrive%\setup\dlc boot 2023 v4.3\dlc1\programs\windows\files
%sysdrive%\install\dlc.boot.2019.3.6.build.190411\dlc.boot.2019.v3.6\dlc1\programs\windows\files
%profile%\downloads\compressed\dlcboot2022v4.1.220629\dlcboot2022v4.1.220629\dlc1\programs\windows\files
%sysdrive%\descargas\dlc.boot.2019.v3.6\dlc1\programs\windows\files
%profile%\downloads\compressed\_getintopc.com_dlc_boot_2023_v4.3\dlc_boot_2023_v4.3\dlc1\programs\windows\files

ThreatInfo has observed NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.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 NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.exe across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Colombia
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 25.0% 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 87.5%
Windows 8.1 12.5%

The most common operating system signal for NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.exe is Windows 10 with 87.5% 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

NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.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 0x00ac8b6c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 17976832

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

.text 11273728 bytes · 62.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d5378af017e4579b8024586f7132f1e6
.itext 28160 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8df2edb0873ee0176ae5e7c9662b7914
.data 204288 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 d0c932af42ab21d9aa0c55412b2255ed
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 21504 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c8db72986f243030db92a16b6a8241ce
.didata 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a6ccff7bc56312d5fa3309747a400ee6
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b5d87e16978692b084299d247a8e37c5
.reloc 1005568 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 682705eeee0efa221d84fcd4c7364836
.rsrc 5440512 bytes · 30.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 018967bb739918833a838fbcba36c3d5

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.OpenCandy

This report identifies NuclearCoffeeRecoverPasswords.exe by MD5 4dbae8d20fd2a1c6e75f90461d94bbb1. It is part of the Adware 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 4dbae8d20fd2a1c6e75f90461d94bbb1.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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