X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys as Adware.GameVance. The sample was last observed on 2022-10-15 23:56:54 (3 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Exent Technologies Ltd. / Exent EXETender® for Vista 64 bit.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.GameVance. 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.GameVance

Recommended action

Scan and remove

Last analysis

2022-10-15 23:56:54 (3 years ago)

File hash

8ab65f649dd26b8adb9995b31b5d8595

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.GameVance.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 16:11:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-15 23:56:54 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Exent Technologies Ltd.. Product metadata: Exent EXETender® for Vista 64 bit.

Digital signature

Signed by Exent Technologies Ltd.. 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. 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.

X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Exent EXETender® for Vista 64 bit. The reported company name is Exent Technologies Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.GameVance, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-15 23:56:54 (3 years ago).

If X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys 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.GameVance.

File Details

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

The signature on X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys 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.

ThreatInfo has observed X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys 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.

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys across 26 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt

Share 18.1%

Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 18.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys is Windows 10 with 45.4% 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

X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

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.GameVance

This report identifies X5XSEx_Pr148.Sys by MD5 8ab65f649dd26b8adb9995b31b5d8595. 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 8ab65f649dd26b8adb9995b31b5d8595.
• 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.