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apnmcp_exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4d2f749789eec16d40b4f5d40a77013e
Latest seen 2025-02-07 23:01:31 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:26 (9 years ago)
Size 197 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.

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 07:08:26 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:31 (a year 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.

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. 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 2025-02-07 23:01:31 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: 4d2f749789eec16d40b4f5d40a77013e
Size: 197 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:08:26 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-07 23:01:31 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-07 23:01:31 (a year 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.

%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\adap-tg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\ars2-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\sgt-c3\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\real9-g\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-speepeijvop.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avgsp2-sg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\vdj-sp\source\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.

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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 50.5%
Windows 10 25.6%
Windows 8.1 14.8%
Windows XP 5.3%
Windows Vista 2.0%
Windows 8 1.4%
Windows Small Business Server 2011 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for apnmcp_exe is Windows 7 with 50.5% 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-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 0x0001228a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 195584

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

.text 133632 bytes · 68.3% of section data
MD5 06e9798e704b0cd8fa2d856a441c1ae8
.rdata 39936 bytes · 20.4% of section data
MD5 e9cc22a08cbeb1494bc1c6f4b1697737
.data 8192 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 3047afde0336c517b590d377a2a445d0
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 6de5bcbf2677dd2247e97d1e6764277c
.reloc 12288 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 260f5c91b43586d85bed1cf5d9a80a32

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 4d2f749789eec16d40b4f5d40a77013e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.