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180910172651421-000757.file threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.OpenCandy. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Adware.OpenCandy
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-01-26 21:50:21 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 7a51490de5906042b3f440ae9600fd76
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenCandy, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-05-21 13:07:16 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-26 21:50:21 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: TODO: <Company name>. Product metadata: TODO: <Product name>.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
180910172651421-000757.file is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TODO: <Product name>. The reported company name is TODO: <Company name>. The current detection status is Adware.OpenCandy, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-26 21:50:21 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 180910172651421-000757.file 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: | TODO: <Product name> |
| Company Name: | TODO: <Company name> |
| MD5: | 7a51490de5906042b3f440ae9600fd76 |
| Size: | 213 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 13:07:16 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-01-26 21:50:21 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.OpenCandy (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-01-26 21:50:21 (4 years ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %temp%\hyd368b.tmp.1461068744\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd1812.tmp.1475045549\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd16db.tmp.1464623856\hta\3rdparty |
| %sysdrive%\docume~1\admini~1\locals~1\temp\hydad.tmp.1459200044\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd373.tmp.1460236598\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd7363.tmp.1458916646\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd1210.tmp.1463327694\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd4d8b.tmp.1462026537\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd2850.tmp.1462951980\hta\3rdparty |
| %temp%\hyd166.tmp.1477891059\hta\3rdparty |
ThreatInfo has observed 180910172651421-000757.file 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.
File Names:
2 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen 180910172651421-000757.file across 59 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 28.9% 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 180910172651421-000757.file is Windows 7 with 68.1% 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.
Analysis
180910172651421-000757.file 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.
2702d0eed972bbdff0bf6fefad2c09a4
5f082f6581d5685e8aa52516eebd6fa9
f6c12af43e0f9837dd49e4c27394a720
d732eaf6ca820b45008978c89631e1ad
21bd4abe52f5402052174c126b82562f
4b1a57c04a6b71a6ffbeb5d9915caf97
dc89e2284a43495d9900bff7e184dd9b
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 180910172651421-000757.file by MD5 7a51490de5906042b3f440ae9600fd76. 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.