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SearchSystem.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Bladabindi File reputation report
MD5 dff97ff90a0e6d7055a58b395fe52124
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 17:00:52 (2 weeks ago)
Size 285 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Bladabindi. 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.Bladabindi
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
dff97ff90a0e6d7055a58b395fe52124
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Bladabindi, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-13 17:00:52 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago).

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

SearchSystem.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Bladabindi, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SearchSystem.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.Bladabindi.

MD5: dff97ff90a0e6d7055a58b395fe52124
Size: 285 KB
First Published: 2026-05-13 17:00:52 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Adware.Bladabindi (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
SearchSystem.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.

%appdata%\windows system
%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed SearchSystem.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 SearchSystem.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.

SearchSystem.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 0x0001b1ce
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: ead7c164-0129-4e88-b3f9-dbc05751fd65
Typelib ID: d42d4014-1014-412b-8fa9-4e1c6ea410c8

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 291840

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

.text 102912 bytes · 35.3% of section data
MD5 a0fb8310ef3c91fb62176025da46a5d7
.rsrc 188416 bytes · 64.6% of section data
MD5 5bc65cd63b7078865c21bf224ef38f3d
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bb92648a46fa972668fa74764090849a

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.Bladabindi

This report identifies SearchSystem.exe by MD5 dff97ff90a0e6d7055a58b395fe52124. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with dff97ff90a0e6d7055a58b395fe52124.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.