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A0200140.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 563a7cb47a061792c768ac785634663e
Latest seen 2023-06-21 23:07:58 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-27 21:03:58 (9 years ago)
Size 105 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product Update Manager
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-27 21:03:58 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-21 23:07:58 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: Update Manager.

Digital signature

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

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

A0200140.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Update Manager. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-21 23:07:58 (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.

Product Name: Update Manager
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 563a7cb47a061792c768ac785634663e
Size: 105 KB
First Published: 2017-05-27 21:03:58 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-21 23:07:58 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-21 23:07:58 (2 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0200140.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\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\malwareprotectionlive\quarantine
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-v-teo\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-v7c\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\wztqirdrxxwsdykmyoszivyeelwqlzvq\toolbar
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\wztqirdrxxwsdykmyoszivyeelwqlzvq\toolbar\atu3-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{896c33a9-32dd-4f61-b277-70b53fa7d44e}\rp203

ThreatInfo has observed A0200140.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.

UpdateManager.exe UpdateManager-d237be44-a475-4726-a688-35ebc2f531aa.exe UpdateManager-abfe543a-9270-4474-a7c5-8e7fb9da5920.exe UpdateManager-25547c0f-929e-4c20-8627-e866f9067e59.exe A0200140.exe

This 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.

Windows 7 48.5%
Windows 10 38.3%
Windows 8.1 8.6%
Windows 8 3.0%
Windows XP 1.1%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for A0200140.exe is Windows 7 with 48.5% 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.

A0200140.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00004f06
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 101888

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

.text 70656 bytes · 69.3% of section data
MD5 fb8d950ad151e5a6dd8da0d38ff39bca
.rdata 17920 bytes · 17.6% of section data
MD5 1a4e8ad5ba9759e3c04c40e500c1c083
.data 5120 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 1813b520e6edb4beece0f81eb97ff38a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 65452087a6f91c70f4d865c97c0ee91c
.reloc 6656 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 dea94f276f8798912995a02d2f6bb601

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 563a7cb47a061792c768ac785634663e.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.