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TopSitesRT.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-11-30 21:38:06 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:44:13 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: TopSitesRT.
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
TopSitesRT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TopSitesRT. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:44:13 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | TopSitesRT |
| Company Name: | APN LLC. |
| MD5: | 1bae013af22cf7f88e5199b43baa41b5 |
| Size: | 719 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-11-30 21:38:06 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-30 21:44:13 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-30 21:44:13 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TopSitesRT.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.
Common Places:
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ndv-g[7].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork |
ThreatInfo has observed TopSitesRT.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 TopSitesRT.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 100.0% 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 TopSitesRT.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.
Analysis
TopSitesRT.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
8afb5c8876e05eb4f8618deb6f3949f3
0f83d8b0d84f2bc9b845eb4186de6816
48e1d584c0ce8dd2446d098ee8e6199f
98a5da49636125829eee9d84fd7b4f30
80dbf5fd77ab4b87bdc1e957551dd00b
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.