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APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.IE. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Hijack.IE
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-11-30 21:44:19 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 4fbda9d11b26c9189e0c627ba514e090
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE.
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:44:19 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.
Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Mindspark. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:44:19 (4 years ago).
If APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined 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 Hijack.IE.
File Details
| Product Name: | Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer |
| Company Name: | Mindspark |
| MD5: | 4fbda9d11b26c9189e0c627ba514e090 |
| Size: | 231 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-30 21:44:19 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.IE (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-30 21:44:19 (4 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined 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:
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\c.bin |
| %programfiles%\emailfanatic_dj\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin |
| %programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin |
| %sysdrive%\progra~2\televi~1\bar\22.bin |
| %sysdrive%\progra~2\videod~1\bar\2c.bin |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\3.bin |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\9.bin |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin |
ThreatInfo has observed APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined 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:
2 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 30.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined is Windows 7 with 59.3% 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
APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
90e8300f357b86c50bf6c8f1f22a8c7e
73b4c6c39d9c72c7cfda0b89be7b6999
899f38d4289a93df70da367a24a63da1
8ab2e235b6fdce2d836391a9e04decf4
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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 Hijack.IE
This report identifies APPINTEGRATOR.EXE.quarantined by MD5 4fbda9d11b26c9189e0c627ba514e090. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.