GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

VerticaliBrand.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.InstallCore File reputation report
MD5 fd185239303da4ca271b3f7f9618638c
Latest seen 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Signed by Cloudtools Limited

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.InstallCore. 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
Adware.InstallCore
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago)
File hash
fd185239303da4ca271b3f7f9618638c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.InstallCore.

Timeline

First seen 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Cloudtools Limited. 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.

File context

VerticaliBrand.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.InstallCore, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago).

If VerticaliBrand.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.InstallCore.

File Details

MD5: fd185239303da4ca271b3f7f9618638c
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.InstallCore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-21 23:02:45 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

VerticaliBrand.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.

Overview

Signed By: Cloudtools Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on VerticaliBrand.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:

%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)

ThreatInfo has observed VerticaliBrand.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria 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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for VerticaliBrand.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

VerticaliBrand.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 11039232

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

656384 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 38b87e9e8f5d73be8dc748feb5907472
1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9e0c60b0ad77539b306c350200d79c06
4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 01ab5eb3b176e27794b352fba2c75ae1
209920 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4291c059c2171b03080b9c118c115e99
9216 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e20adb425f101104127e0591a38732dd
3543040 bytes · 32.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3087e91988497e42bcece9ec0bddd647
.rsrc 6164992 bytes · 55.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1ed6ca1e41421e8e39570db86a4c6c69
53760 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c5d1e7f99cd5966692e73682a674cf01
.data 396288 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 07aa6e989506f1d9684199f8276dfaa5
.adata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e

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.InstallCore

This report identifies VerticaliBrand.exe by MD5 fd185239303da4ca271b3f7f9618638c. 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 fd185239303da4ca271b3f7f9618638c.
  • 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.