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TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bcd38b6829d070527b869614eb1c1e30
Latest seen 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 13:02:42 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher APN
Product Ask TBNotifier
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2017-05-26 13:02:42 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: Ask TBNotifier.

Digital signature

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

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ask TBNotifier. The reported company name is APN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Ask TBNotifier
Company Name: APN
MD5: bcd38b6829d070527b869614eb1c1e30
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-26 13:02:42 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-07 23:01:28 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex 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:

%appdata%\zhp\quarantine\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v71mzdokjf.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-cmg-sp3[10].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-cmg-sp3[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-cmg-sp3[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-cmg-sp3[4].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-cmg-sp3[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-cmg-sp3[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater

ThreatInfo has observed TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex 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 names
TBNotifier.exe TBNotifier-f1ec8074-1f2a-4e57-a48e-f9facf9e3461.exe TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.exe

This 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 TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex across 47 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 23.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 23.2% 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 46.8%
Windows 8.1 27.9%
Windows 10 19.9%
Windows XP 3.7%
Windows Vista 1.0%
Windows 8 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex is Windows 7 with 46.8% 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

TBNotifier-97035e3d-01f6-4649-aef5-b74329ae5fa4.ex 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 0x000eadfe
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1693184

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

.text 1119744 bytes · 66.1% of section data
MD5 4ed6bf27942a3e4a3c4c3ad18f418188
.rdata 256512 bytes · 15.1% of section data
MD5 b69da19bcce8bf8f8f8045c14c1a1850
.data 34816 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 835ebda9b6403590395618ea287bc8f5
.rsrc 220160 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 45216b4ae283762dda9285f9176cef05
.reloc 61952 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 cbb3fd3d63db82adf2ae8014a944ede7

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 bcd38b6829d070527b869614eb1c1e30.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.