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PokkiInstaller.exe.vir threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Pokki. 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.Pokki
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-12-16 23:01:25 (a year ago)
- File hash
- e1effb2f431b8d0200cdeca3aa0782df
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Pokki, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-06-23 12:06:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-16 23:01:25 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Pokki. Product metadata: Pokki Installer.
Signed by Pokki. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
PokkiInstaller.exe.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Pokki Installer. The reported company name is Pokki. The current detection status is PUP.Pokki, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-16 23:01:25 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PokkiInstaller.exe.vir 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.Pokki.
File Details
| Product Name: | Pokki Installer |
| Company Name: | Pokki |
| MD5: | e1effb2f431b8d0200cdeca3aa0782df |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-23 12:06:20 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-12-16 23:01:25 (a year ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Pokki (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-12-16 23:01:25 (a year 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Pokki |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PokkiInstaller.exe.vir 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:
| %appdata%\opencandy\164d20b7c8ed470c9e39ea5ff5717174 |
| %appdata%\opencandy\7f23a57a54a043e7a584eb8a1e55bde7 |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\m@amp;a\appdata\roaming\opencandy\97a9244c7621405c8181a3f160cd1b72 |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %appdata%\opencandy\eaf173b12e8644ef89949e5d8d0cf473 |
| %appdata%\opencandy\3a9644c2d21049a0a928f43bf5fbd03d |
| %profile%\ser2\application data\opencandy\ff48f6fe434449aaaa66e12b24e32cc6 |
| %appdata%\opencandy\2cd25f6bddbf4109b284818b40b258f5 |
| %profile% |
| %appdata%\opencandy |
ThreatInfo has observed PokkiInstaller.exe.vir 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 PokkiInstaller.exe.vir across 26 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 15.2% 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 PokkiInstaller.exe.vir is Windows 7 with 55.6% 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
PokkiInstaller.exe.vir 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.
856cd075d1f80c01b6264b54d920eedd
35bd0ef1e1df95568ff94ac1bdcb911a
83d75594a607cfeed2bc436f37098ba6
62c4229193ccf05c2620e6ee5903961d
6c6544de210f88df0b73fb4800a02d8c
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 PUP.Pokki
This report identifies PokkiInstaller.exe.vir by MD5 e1effb2f431b8d0200cdeca3aa0782df. It is part of the PUP 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.