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babylon.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Babylon. 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
- Adware.Babylon
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-01-15 23:02:59 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 3e4f412b8bb5941a417f7889d4edc1c7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Babylon, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-12-25 19:06:58 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-15 23:02:59 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Babylon Ltd.. Product metadata: Babylon Client.
Signed by Babylon Ltd.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
babylon.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Babylon Client. The reported company name is Babylon Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.Babylon, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-15 23:02:59 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If babylon.exe 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 Adware.Babylon.
File Details
| Product Name: | Babylon Client |
| Company Name: | Babylon Ltd. |
| MD5: | 3e4f412b8bb5941a417f7889d4edc1c7 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-12-25 19:06:58 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-01-15 23:02:59 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Babylon (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-01-15 23:02:59 (2 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: | Babylon Ltd. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on babylon.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:
| %programfiles%\babylon |
| %sysdrive%\driver\downloads\tools\babylon_pro_8.1.0 |
| %sysdrive%\software\babylon pro 8.0.0 r38\babylon pro v8.0.10 (r16) [www.mihandownload.com] |
| %sysdrive%\babylon v8 [www.irlanguage.com] |
ThreatInfo has observed babylon.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:
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 babylon.exe across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 29.4% 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 babylon.exe is Windows 10 with 64.7% 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
babylon.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a89adf7b45cfea2fc73e0fe5e4a73988
73ba9cbba462b543c2e739d71ec6a6d0
3e3721e0918723496721c738450e617e
3368cf0dca26e6e8a2279ea3fbbe7d74
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 Adware.Babylon
This report identifies babylon.exe by MD5 3e4f412b8bb5941a417f7889d4edc1c7. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.