GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
topmediaplayer.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.Explorer. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Hijack.Explorer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-04-02 23:06:32 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- fd37381810d4ea4898458fb8ae12f1d1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.Explorer, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-10-07 18:11:55 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-02 23:06:32 (2 years ago).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
topmediaplayer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hijack.Explorer, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-02 23:06:32 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If topmediaplayer.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Hijack.Explorer.
File Details
| MD5: | fd37381810d4ea4898458fb8ae12f1d1 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-10-07 18:11:55 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-02 23:06:32 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.Explorer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-02 23:06:32 (2 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\topmediaplayer |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed topmediaplayer.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 topmediaplayer.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 20.0% 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 topmediaplayer.exe is Windows 8.1 with 40.0% 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.
Analysis
topmediaplayer.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0f1d9b2fee5a450f921759abff1e43d3
405f850fb1960d0d862ee6d9b65a3de4
4a397daaefd0291c98afb2a594db8988
00000000000000000000000000000000
4132467291fe3a22dd48377b6a6c6d4e
00000000000000000000000000000000
a20e831dbac2d97f08990a4d8d8363a3
ae0a3fdaf13663fbad32771b8511486e
eaab675938139f1464b04978f2ceb8f1
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Hijack.Explorer
This report identifies topmediaplayer.exe by MD5 fd37381810d4ea4898458fb8ae12f1d1. It is part of the Hijack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.