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UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-03-13 05:05:50 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-25 23:02:34 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Flexera Software, Inc.. Product metadata: InstallShield.
Signed by SPAMfighter ApS. 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
UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with InstallShield. The reported company name is Flexera Software, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-25 23:02:34 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | InstallShield |
| Company Name: | Flexera Software, Inc. |
| MD5: | b8f591c68f2f291cd2be4fbf8b28c463 |
| Size: | 50 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-13 05:05:50 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-03-25 23:02:34 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-03-25 23:02:34 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | SPAMfighter ApS |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB 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:
| %windir%\installer |
ThreatInfo has observed UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB 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 UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 50.0% 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 UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB is Windows 10 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
UninstallSWShortcu_3EC3E267514A46A2B75D2C1B303F5BB 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.
afb12c47d3be203c0a7aebdc25422cef
15e13969f0737bb4ec50592b029c02f2
9b57a8510b2e985a48115bbaee120bb5
ef8ffeb4ee4f5e3d2a098f034d12a04f
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.