apnmcp.exe file report

MD5 6793533b81f1ad698ae80093e9e9f597
Latest seen 2022-04-10 23:59:23 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-13 17:11:42 (7 years ago)
Size 190 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product APN Updater
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-08-13 17:11:42 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-10 23:59:23 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: APN Updater.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

apnmcp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with APN Updater. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-10 23:59:23 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: APN Updater
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 6793533b81f1ad698ae80093e9e9f597
Size: 190 KB
First Published: 2018-08-13 17:11:42 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-10 23:59:23 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-10 23:59:23 (4 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on apnmcp.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%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu4sp-med\source\program files\askpartnernetwork
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4sp-med[10].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu4sp-med\source\program files\askpartnernetwork
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork

ThreatInfo has observed apnmcp.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.

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16.7%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 8.1 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for apnmcp.exe is Windows 8.1 with 66.7% 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.

apnmcp.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0001161e

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 130560 678b44b8bc47a96b0cbb410345d57fb6
.rdata 37376 220670bc0d1bf39ea92c5a317e2ac4c5
.data 7680 dfadc781bcabdcc028e5826da44a33e7
.rsrc 1536 af9842c0bcd9ff45e8d084dc0cade28c
.reloc 11264 76c7281f793c8c8f716d511c21ecc927

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.

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