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TBNotifier.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 902b775b3295bcc1b7d2a85632d36c6c
Latest seen 2024-09-21 23:02:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 17:02:38 (8 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.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 17:02:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-21 23:02:44 (2 years 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.

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.

TBNotifier.exe 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 2024-09-21 23:02:44 (2 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.

Product Name: Ask TBNotifier
Company Name: APN
MD5: 902b775b3295bcc1b7d2a85632d36c6c
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-31 17:02:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-21 23:02:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-21 23:02:44 (2 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on TBNotifier.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.

%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv7[7].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ff3-v7b90w2ywy.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-st-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avrv7[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater
%sysdrive%\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[9].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\updater

ThreatInfo has observed TBNotifier.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 7 71.0%
Windows 10 13.0%
Windows 8.1 10.1%
Windows 8 4.3%
Windows Vista 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for TBNotifier.exe is Windows 7 with 71.0% 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.

TBNotifier.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 0x00114e26
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1950208

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

.text 1303552 bytes · 66.8% of section data
MD5 fec6f649c7e83333b24612adcc812c74
.rdata 271360 bytes · 13.9% of section data
MD5 e6c739d4a22f23522009da207eb9d453
.data 40448 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 cdbb70071374e1d0c7d13441ac125811
.rsrc 245248 bytes · 12.6% of section data
MD5 adcd6bd19243134ce9d550e1c4587e33
.reloc 89600 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 9048dc86a9ee3e1d57b724dc524560cb

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 902b775b3295bcc1b7d2a85632d36c6c.
  • 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.