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TBMessagingHost.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c59a1cf77a3b68ab38c21369f0ec4c72
Latest seen 2021-03-22 21:17:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-04 00:07:37 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher ClientConnect Ltd.
Product TBMessagingHost
Signed by ClientConnect LTD

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-04 00:07:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-22 21:17:03 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: TBMessagingHost.

Digital signature

Signed by ClientConnect LTD. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

TBMessagingHost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TBMessagingHost. The reported company name is ClientConnect Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-22 21:17:03 (5 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: TBMessagingHost
Company Name: ClientConnect Ltd.
MD5: c59a1cf77a3b68ab38c21369f0ec4c72
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-02-04 00:07:37 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-22 21:17:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-22 21:17:03 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ClientConnect LTD
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on TBMessagingHost.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\sylviane-pc\backup set 2014-01-26 130011\backup files 2014-06-03 180327\backup files 1.zip\c\users\sylviane\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\ebfmlbdgbekinmmpfmpjjkfclcgedhgj\10.31.0.526_0
%sysdrive%\sylviane-pc\backup set 2014-07-06 130011\backup files 2014-07-06 130011\backup files 3.zip\c\users\sylviane\appdata\local\google\chrome\user data\default\extensions\ebfmlbdgbekinmmpfmpjjkfclcgedhgj\10.31.0.526_0
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\users\dist\appdata\local\nativemessaging\ct3175297

ThreatInfo has observed TBMessagingHost.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen TBMessagingHost.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for TBMessagingHost.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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

TBMessagingHost.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 0x00049298
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1079808

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

.text 757248 bytes · 70.1% of section data
MD5 da589dced016c5ab6532e76ea46a45d6
.rdata 164352 bytes · 15.2% of section data
MD5 323aa54a41752163fe12bd47ea159c5d
.data 51200 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 fa6096ca3ca164e6867006865c5ea09e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ea515b73dbdccdee6b80c14f89012389
.reloc 105472 bytes · 9.8% of section data
MD5 7a5c55e96eb06a69239b797e2c2c4232

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c59a1cf77a3b68ab38c21369f0ec4c72.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.