GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

adb.exe threat report

Detected as Backdoor.Gen File reputation report
MD5 c4be24df324ee7892efa1fa1871b9bc0
Latest seen 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 13:07:41 (9 years ago)
Size 986 KB

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Detection name
Backdoor.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
File hash
c4be24df324ee7892efa1fa1871b9bc0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Backdoor.Gen, part of the Backdoor threat category.

Category context

Remote-access components that can give an operator control over an affected system. Related Backdoor reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 13:07:41 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago).

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 Backdoor category for related samples and common context.

File context

adb.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Backdoor.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Backdoor reports for broader family-level investigation.

If adb.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 Backdoor.Gen.

File Details

MD5: c4be24df324ee7892efa1fa1871b9bc0
Size: 986 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 13:07:41 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
Status: Backdoor.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)

Detection screenshot

adb.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.

Common Places:

%temp%\kuaizip\kuaizipa82ac7e$.tmp
%localappdata%
%temp%\afolder
%programfiles%\superd3d\adb\adb
%temp%
%sysdrive%
%programfiles%\superd3d\adb

ThreatInfo has observed adb.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen adb.exe across 22 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 22.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 22.7% 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 46.2%
Windows 10 38.7%
Windows 8.1 7.5%
Windows 8 6.5%
Windows Vista 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for adb.exe is Windows 7 with 46.2% 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.

Analysis

adb.exe 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 0x000014f0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1008640

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

.text 770560 bytes · 76.4% of section data
MD5 41f65c4f38f75e1a092039a5cbbd4938
.data 5632 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 4ea66fae79bf116e2a37dab156ab977e
.rdata 189440 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 bca11fcc1f7f143094fafcea10b82cd6
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 beb730d0a4fec1a3e68d4360abcfc348
.idata 6144 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 deb8eb5907cbcebe84a746150b832769
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7b6949983e3eb61ef875cefd58a0fe13
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0e578c559f7fd747e202c7d31871a3da
.reloc 35328 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 29c7f5a336a1f77c1da085aa1d1c0e74

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 Backdoor.Gen

This report identifies adb.exe by MD5 c4be24df324ee7892efa1fa1871b9bc0. It is part of the Backdoor 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 c4be24df324ee7892efa1fa1871b9bc0.
  • 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 Backdoor category to compare similar reports.