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ZMQLaunch.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.LuDaShi File reputation report
MD5 8472ba9da6b12e90671bd04cc69734a6
Latest seen 2024-09-08 23:01:05 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-27 05:05:50 (7 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Netease

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Detection name
Adware.LuDaShi
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-09-08 23:01:05 (2 years ago)
File hash
8472ba9da6b12e90671bd04cc69734a6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.LuDaShi.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-27 05:05:50 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-08 23:01:05 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Netease. Product metadata: 镇魔曲网页版客户端下载程序.

Digital signature

Signed by NetEase(Hangzhou) Network Co. Ltd.. 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.

ZMQLaunch.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 镇魔曲网页版客户端下载程序. The reported company name is Netease. The current detection status is Adware.LuDaShi, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-08 23:01:05 (2 years ago).

If ZMQLaunch.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.LuDaShi.

Product Name: 镇魔曲网页版客户端下载程序
Company Name: Netease
MD5: 8472ba9da6b12e90671bd04cc69734a6
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2018-07-27 05:05:50 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-08 23:01:05 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.LuDaShi (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-08 23:01:05 (2 years ago)
ZMQLaunch.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.

Signed By: NetEase(Hangzhou) Network Co. Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on ZMQLaunch.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%\ludashi\gamecenter
%appdata%\ldsgamecenter\ldsgamecenter
%programfiles%\ludashi\ludashi\gamecenter
%programfiles%\ldsgamecenter

ThreatInfo has observed ZMQLaunch.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 95.4%
Windows 7 4.6%

The most common operating system signal for ZMQLaunch.exe is Windows 10 with 95.4% 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.

ZMQLaunch.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 0x0012a292
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 2278912

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

.text 1478144 bytes · 64.9% of section data
MD5 e3c4a12031e259be902dfced9b3889a0
.rdata 318464 bytes · 14.0% of section data
MD5 c2c5622d47d265b226f8b2a7649ef41c
.data 28160 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 66fdef94da39340882f0f0c7a89fa7b7
.rsrc 261632 bytes · 11.5% of section data
MD5 3a0018abb8fd3e025a2e59bf621875ac
.reloc 192512 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 656fee39ac3627398be8d3e84e6e80ee

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.LuDaShi

This report identifies ZMQLaunch.exe by MD5 8472ba9da6b12e90671bd04cc69734a6. 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 8472ba9da6b12e90671bd04cc69734a6.
  • 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.