GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Veeam.Backup.Launcher.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Agent File reputation report
MD5 82fc99fd3a2aea13e945dce62f4ab553
Latest seen 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago)
Size 215 KB

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Detection name
Adware.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago)
File hash
82fc99fd3a2aea13e945dce62f4ab553
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Agent, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Veeam Software Group GmbH. Product metadata: Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.

Digital signature

Signed by Veeam Software AG;Veeam Software Group GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

Veeam.Backup.Launcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows. The reported company name is Veeam Software Group GmbH. The current detection status is Adware.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Veeam.Backup.Launcher.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 Adware.Agent.

Product Name: Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
Company Name: Veeam Software Group GmbH
MD5: 82fc99fd3a2aea13e945dce62f4ab553
Size: 215 KB
First Published: 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-10-11 23:17:35 (3 years ago)
Veeam.Backup.Launcher.exe 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.

The signature on Veeam.Backup.Launcher.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.

%commondir%\veeam

ThreatInfo has observed Veeam.Backup.Launcher.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Veeam.Backup.Launcher.exe 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.

Veeam.Backup.Launcher.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point
Image base

.NET Info:

MVID: cde4867b-6a63-4871-893f-7476af68e36b
Typelib ID: cb606ce5-3dff-4874-88c2-d86a62b5610c

PE Sections:

Sections 2
Raw data 194560

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

.text 192512 bytes · 98.9% of section data
MD5 1bc942ccdd33c823ada2872087e527a5
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f21e054ead803b442ce19a39a6fa7ad2

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 Adware.Agent

This report identifies Veeam.Backup.Launcher.exe by MD5 82fc99fd3a2aea13e945dce62f4ab553. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 82fc99fd3a2aea13e945dce62f4ab553.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.