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TBNotifier.exe.quarantined file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-08-02 23:15:31 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-04 23:15:09 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: APN. Product metadata: Ask TBNotifier.
Signed by APN LLC. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
TBNotifier.exe.quarantined 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 2023-01-04 23:15:09 (3 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: | Ask TBNotifier |
| Company Name: | APN |
| MD5: | 8a3e7b4d954f4592eebd112adb5ed1c9 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-08-02 23:15:31 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-01-04 23:15:09 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-01-04 23:15:09 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TBNotifier.exe.quarantined 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:
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork.$quar\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-atu3-tmg[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu3-tmg[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu3-tmg[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-atu3-tmg[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-atu3-tmg[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu3-tmg[9].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2574243000-1964806438-575539383-1001\$ry5aey7\toolbar |
ThreatInfo has observed TBNotifier.exe.quarantined 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:
2 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 TBNotifier.exe.quarantined across 19 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 16.5% 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 TBNotifier.exe.quarantined is Windows 10 with 66.2% 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.exe.quarantined 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.
7df5acd942b487aed4f45a24ad32e671
5f683206496d14d7e878b6606b9a4a85
5aa3de0aede7346e2edbfb53ca6679c4
c7f397763e8d3b2c64cab4a613765767
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.