apnmcp.exe file report
ThreatInfo file report
apnmcp.exe
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-28 16:04:05 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 07:58:41 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: APN Updater.
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
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 2021-01-14 07:58:41 (5 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | APN Updater |
| Company Name: | APN LLC. |
| MD5: | bef294ffe5f40be768bdcbe1837dfabe |
| Size: | 162 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-28 16:04:05 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-14 07:58:41 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-14 07:58:41 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on apnmcp.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[4].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ff3-v7[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ff3-v7[5].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-shd-v7[3].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-shd-v7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-shd-v7[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
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.
Geography:
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| 8.2% | ||
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 12.3% 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 | 89.2% | |
| Windows 10 | 9.5% | |
| Windows 8.1 | 1.4% |
The most common operating system signal for apnmcp.exe is Windows 7 with 89.2% 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
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: | 0x0000df6e |
PE Sections:
| Name | Size of data | MD5 |
| .text | 114688 | 906dc8b5574b4409130e9b86eddf30ec |
| .rdata | 26624 | d9b55d3abcd9c35d7b21d960a1a788eb |
| .data | 6144 | 45646747d62ce2a13379351917a7c7f6 |
| .rsrc | 1536 | c16f606f665feab038e11f0fc19d3e66 |
| .reloc | 9728 | 58f44098ec2691f994d4de625916c0ed |
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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