Offercast341_ATU3_.exe threat report

MD5 226ecf0075ef1d8ba994e6a1bec69335
Latest seen 2024-12-20 23:01:30 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-06-14 14:10:39 (8 years ago)
Size 809 KB
Publisher Ask.com
Signed by Ask.com

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Ask. 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
PUP.Ask
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-12-20 23:01:30 (a year ago)
File hash
226ecf0075ef1d8ba994e6a1bec69335
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Ask.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-14 14:10:39 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-20 23:01:30 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ask.com. Product metadata: Offercast - APN Install Manager.

Digital signature

Signed by Ask.com. 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.

Offercast341_ATU3_.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Offercast - APN Install Manager. The reported company name is Ask.com. The current detection status is PUP.Ask, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-20 23:01:30 (a year ago).

If Offercast341_ATU3_.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 PUP.Ask.

Product Name: Offercast - APN Install Manager
Company Name: Ask.com
MD5: 226ecf0075ef1d8ba994e6a1bec69335
Size: 809 KB
First Published: 2017-06-14 14:10:39 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-20 23:01:30 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.Ask (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-20 23:01:30 (a year ago)
Offercast341_ATU3_.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.

Signed By: Ask.com
Status: Valid

The signature on Offercast341_ATU3_.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.

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%temp%\is-0kg2t.tmp
%temp%\is-01ku1.tmp
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\neucy\appdata\local\temp\is-l1fln.tmp
%temp%\is-89svb.tmp
%temp%\is-2njh4.tmp
%temp%\is-sf0vm.tmp
%temp%
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\cliente\appdata\local\temp
%programfiles%\panda security\panda security protection

ThreatInfo has observed Offercast341_ATU3_.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 51.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 86.8%
Windows 8.1 7.9%
Windows 8 5.3%

The most common operating system signal for Offercast341_ATU3_.exe is Windows 7 with 86.8% 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.

Offercast341_ATU3_.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000095be

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 84992 0c5c904208263c38faeaa5fcf703e164
.rdata 23040 767ab98db1b6412c4dc86953a257083a
.data 5120 ef2ad48461fdbfb7728ecd634cacddf6
.rsrc 699904 d15531243f55e29f4bb6338a6a7b6422
.reloc 8704 82a040235bd88feb2afffc5f40a6c04e

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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