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A0010415.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 60bbffe779cb46da911c89d41e58f73b
Latest seen 2021-12-16 21:29:42 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 02:10:17 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Ask
Product Ask Toolbar
Signed by Ask.com

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 02:10:17 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-16 21:29:42 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ask. Product metadata: Ask Toolbar.

Digital signature

Signed by Ask.com. 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.

File context

A0010415.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ask Toolbar. The reported company name is Ask. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-16 21:29:42 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Ask Toolbar
Company Name: Ask
MD5: 60bbffe779cb46da911c89d41e58f73b
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2017-05-31 02:10:17 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-16 21:29:42 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-16 21:29:42 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Ask.com
Status: Valid

The signature on A0010415.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\temp
%temp%\neroinstallfiles\nero20110928155657428\issetupprerequisites\asktoolbar
%temp%\neroinstallfiles\nero20111010120720574\issetupprerequisites\asktoolbar
%temp%\is-b5c09.tmp
%temp%\neroinstallfiles\nero20110926142430078\issetupprerequisites\asktoolbar
%temp%\neroinstallfiles\nero20111209142814671\issetupprerequisites\asktoolbar
%temp%\neroinstallfiles\nero20111011104544322\issetupprerequisites\asktoolbar
%sysdrive%\docume~1\sony\locals~1\temp
%temp%\neroinstallfiles\nero20120611135449030\issetupprerequisites\asktoolbar
%sysdrive%\windows.old\documents and settings\administrator\local settings\temp

ThreatInfo has observed A0010415.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.

File Names:

4 observed names
ApnToolbarInstaller.exe Toolbar.exe A0011969.exe A0010415.exe

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.

Geography:

40 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 10.5% 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 71.7%
Windows 10 15.2%
Windows 8.1 6.5%
Windows XP 3.8%
Windows 8 2.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for A0010415.exe is Windows 7 with 71.7% 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.

Analysis

A0010415.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 0x0001c82f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 3492352

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

.text 206848 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 9bd107e66f1c168521c2158787377692
.rdata 62464 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 affa0a5598af10baae410468a50e82a6
.data 7168 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 5e7ac5e63f1baac683c6905301784f41
.rsrc 3194368 bytes · 91.5% of section data
MD5 776c08365256f930c0688ccd9c4fe716
.reloc 21504 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 8c4d77fb43de65befd71a63ce5d69bda

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 60bbffe779cb46da911c89d41e58f73b.
  • 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.