GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Setup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.OpenCandy. 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.OpenCandy
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-04-12 23:00:43 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 0e8a8fc29a4f3fa38247ff96cc95e649
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenCandy, 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 2017-09-17 14:15:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-12 23:00:43 (2 years ago).
Signed by Franz Josef Wechselberger. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.OpenCandy, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-12 23:00:43 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 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.OpenCandy.
File Details
| MD5: | 0e8a8fc29a4f3fa38247ff96cc95e649 |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-09-17 14:15:20 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-12 23:00:43 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.OpenCandy (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-12 23:00:43 (2 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: | Franz Josef Wechselberger |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on 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%\data\karşıdan yüklemeler |
| %sysdrive%\data\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\soft work\android\2\pc tools |
| %sysdrive%\# a #\## сергей # |
| %sysdrive%\odd & ends\miscellaneous\2014-09-22 back up\documents and settings\michaelt\my documents |
| %sysdrive%\toolkit\backup\michaeltham-pc\c\odd & ends\miscellaneous\2014-09-22 back up\documents and settings\michaelt\my documents |
ThreatInfo has observed 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.
File Names:
3 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 Setup.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 28.6% 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 Setup.exe is Windows 10 with 85.7% 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
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b43b45410a805db203e6093d29ea0c46
7ed6b8f2aebb0d5dd5fc04dbfc811968
f6c933d6d1311c822ffc667d0085d96c
00000000000000000000000000000000
38d1f826add18bf604d476bf3d78c5e3
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.OpenCandy
This report identifies Setup.exe by MD5 0e8a8fc29a4f3fa38247ff96cc95e649. 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.