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SearchProtocolHost.exb file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-05-25 23:07:55 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-25 23:07:55 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows® Search.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
SearchProtocolHost.exb is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows® Search. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-25 23:07:55 (4 years ago).
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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows® Search |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 507b2b28b06a6d27ababd661011344c6 |
| Size: | 244 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-25 23:07:55 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-25 23:07:55 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-25 23:07:55 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2022-04-02_2320 |
ThreatInfo has observed SearchProtocolHost.exb 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen SearchProtocolHost.exb across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Singapore 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:
The most common operating system signal for SearchProtocolHost.exb 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
SearchProtocolHost.exb 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.
d5d2462c505cc96c944f28af4bb29ce0
2708ce17ba47b5b25bcecd613625c142
3fb6177474949eab94c06792daa51f78
6b449e60613a3dd4288e0118a8a4b4ef
f99014b4bdc00706142fba2d9302ea7d
a85024fea7bd89eb7fb0f453723a49b7
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.