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TBNotifier.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aa9ca95189a53b204033e84c3104481a
Latest seen 2021-11-30 21:46:39 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-30 21:35:26 (4 years ago)
Size 2 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 2021-11-30 21:35:26 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:46:39 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: Ask TBNotifier.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 2021-11-30 21:46:39 (4 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: aa9ca95189a53b204033e84c3104481a
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-11-30 21:35:26 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-30 21:46:39 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-30 21:46:39 (4 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on TBNotifier.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.

%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\ndv-g\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ndv-g[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar

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 7 100.0%

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

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 0x0012d4c2
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 2262016

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

.text 1537536 bytes · 68.0% of section data
MD5 7df5acd942b487aed4f45a24ad32e671
.rdata 351744 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 5f683206496d14d7e878b6606b9a4a85
.data 58368 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 5aa3de0aede7346e2edbfb53ca6679c4
.rsrc 224768 bytes · 9.9% of section data
MD5 c7f397763e8d3b2c64cab4a613765767
.reloc 89600 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 31ec8ffa5d02470a64bbc900a4314abe

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 aa9ca95189a53b204033e84c3104481a.
  • 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.