GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PossibleGecaly.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater, 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 2021-01-07 00:37:35 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 00:37:35 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Possible Gecaly. Product metadata: Possible Gecaly.
Signed by Apps Delivered Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
PossibleGecaly.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Possible Gecaly. The reported company name is Possible Gecaly. The current detection status is Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 00:37:35 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PossibleGecaly.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.OpenSoftwareUpdater.
File Details
| Product Name: | Possible Gecaly |
| Company Name: | Possible Gecaly |
| MD5: | 4b9a08c51a2cd5c76340845fe1ad7a09 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-07 00:37:35 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-07 00:37:35 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.OpenSoftwareUpdater (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-07 00:37:35 (5 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Apps Delivered Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PossibleGecaly.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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for PossibleGecaly.exe is Windows 8.1 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
PossibleGecaly.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
9499821fcfb072f0abf312d6dfa28ef0
e8f62d5ffb286880cc3ff1f4c9392184
781c43a55f79dd69b7d734188a636aea
e8ff5024bfe5250417614ffead7342a6
db7ece47c0d306d9f46e8ce177088c2c
9431499937e63fdbd4a89773fca8dee6
dc1e3a1e1543e960b2a5f76382464f0b
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.OpenSoftwareUpdater
This report identifies PossibleGecaly.exe by MD5 4b9a08c51a2cd5c76340845fe1ad7a09. 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.