GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 79467b88532a18ba447acb2c8e703170
Latest seen 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago)
First seen 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago)
Size 17 MB
Publisher pdfforge GbR
Product PDFCreator
Signed by Philip Chinery

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Downloader. 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.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago)
File hash
79467b88532a18ba447acb2c8e703170
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: pdfforge GbR. Product metadata: PDFCreator.

Digital signature

Signed by Philip Chinery. 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

PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PDFCreator. The reported company name is pdfforge GbR. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago).

If PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.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.Downloader.

File Details

Product Name: PDFCreator
Company Name: pdfforge GbR
MD5: 79467b88532a18ba447acb2c8e703170
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-06 23:00:49 (a year ago)

Detection screenshot

PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.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: Philip Chinery
Status: Valid

The signature on PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.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:

%sysdrive%\linguagens de programacao\pos graduacao - puc\projetofinal

ThreatInfo has observed PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.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.

Analysis

PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.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 0x00009b60
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 53248

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

CODE 37888 bytes · 71.2% of section data
MD5 ef0e400de834c254ef1e0f3b1b6acbb1
DATA 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 0aa31f826dbc484669c6ebb85ff30132
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2560 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 bb5485bf968b970e5ea81292af2acdba
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 9ba824905bf9c7922b6fc87a38b74366
.reloc 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 11264 bytes · 21.2% of section data
MD5 f1e10aeecd63c59d4254b15b6b058692

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.Downloader

This report identifies PDFCreator-1_0_2_setup.exe by MD5 79467b88532a18ba447acb2c8e703170. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan the device and confirm whether this exact hash is present. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 79467b88532a18ba447acb2c8e703170.
  • 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.