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OffercastInstaller (1).exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 21c453a3986d63efb2aed2679dba3aa6
Latest seen 2021-11-28 21:12:11 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-28 21:11:38 (4 years ago)
Size 788 KB
Publisher Ask.com
Signed by Ask.com

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-11-28 21:11:38 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-28 21:12:11 (4 years 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. 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.

OffercastInstaller (1).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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-28 21:12:11 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Offercast - APN Install Manager
Company Name: Ask.com
MD5: 21c453a3986d63efb2aed2679dba3aa6
Size: 788 KB
First Published: 2021-11-28 21:11:38 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-28 21:12:11 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-28 21:12:11 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Ask.com
Status: Valid

The signature on OffercastInstaller (1).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.

%desktop%\compu luis

ThreatInfo has observed OffercastInstaller (1).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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for OffercastInstaller (1).exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

OffercastInstaller (1).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 0x000095fe
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 799744

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

.text 85504 bytes · 10.7% of section data
MD5 ec037a52922ab63f9c527a6a01964364
.rdata 23040 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 905b3fe1d9bf56f2481062a6028fe3ba
.data 5120 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 b6ab52ad3861e81a5f3fd1b3f9bd4140
.rsrc 677376 bytes · 84.7% of section data
MD5 e8c25cf623c43c2675d600644b4b6e6c
.reloc 8704 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 ff90f325e6d5f038e1539c30ab822103

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 21c453a3986d63efb2aed2679dba3aa6.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.