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_@A93.tmp threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX File reputation report
MD5 68306536cd11223f7867e5434e2857eb
Latest seen 2023-07-26 23:45:45 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:28 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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.ELEX
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-07-26 23:45:45 (2 years ago)
File hash
68306536cd11223f7867e5434e2857eb
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX, 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 2017-05-21 04:03:28 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:45:45 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/. Product metadata: The OpenSSL Toolkit.

Digital signature

Signed by Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

_@A93.tmp is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The OpenSSL Toolkit. The reported company name is The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-26 23:45:45 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If _@A93.tmp 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.ELEX.

Product Name: The OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, http://www.openssl.org/
MD5: 68306536cd11223f7867e5434e2857eb
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:03:28 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-26 23:45:45 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-26 23:45:45 (2 years ago)
_@A93.tmp 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: Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda
Status: Valid

The signature on _@A93.tmp 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%\elex-tech\yac
%temp%\istca6f.tmp
%temp%\ist4161.tmp
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1515912927-174380303-3839714098-1001
%temp%\istdc68.tmp
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ttrzbiwbftrphsyswotxgiymvycbwfok\yac
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\hnejfgjgzqgwsaagtcjzctwkxkwixhhr\yac
%temp%\isteda.tmp
%temp%\ist955b.tmp
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ocujcckwzviwpgdpvbimylqvtkgncirf\yac

ThreatInfo has observed _@A93.tmp 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.

libeay32.dll libeay32.dll.bak $R8BZOKU.tmp A0432621.dll A0422240.dll _@8197.tmp A0244111.dll _@B.tmp A0096119.dll _@9274.tmp _@EEFC.tmp _@A93.tmp

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 58.2%
Windows 10 32.1%
Windows 8.1 4.2%
Windows XP 3.1%
Windows 8 2.4%
Windows Vista 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for _@A93.tmp is Windows 7 with 58.2% 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.

_@A93.tmp 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 0x000a8630
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1172480

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

.text 779264 bytes · 66.5% of section data
MD5 37e5288838c01bf416f7777b6938a749
.rdata 327168 bytes · 27.9% of section data
MD5 34dc54ada37d0761f8825a120ab087e2
.data 24064 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 15daf41933b5c383d47bc2f231cb1d35
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 32433b0b029c18a357233b9f89ec6a5a
.reloc 40448 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 b8d002def7520eda656b6e2fe10f7c99

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.ELEX

This report identifies _@A93.tmp by MD5 68306536cd11223f7867e5434e2857eb. 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 68306536cd11223f7867e5434e2857eb.
  • 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.