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background-options.js file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 004ce8a713501a909bdeccb6127d1c19
Latest seen 2021-01-14 09:15:43 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 05:03:30 (8 years ago)
Size 7 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 05:03:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 09:15:43 (5 years ago).

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

background-options.js is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 09:15:43 (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

MD5: 004ce8a713501a909bdeccb6127d1c19
Size: 7 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 05:03:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 09:15:43 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 09:15:43 (5 years ago)

Common Places:

%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clm-sg\crx\123.2\background
%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clm-sg\crx\127.3\background
%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clm-sg\crx\130.6\background
%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g\crx\123.2\background
%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g\crx\127.3\background
%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g\crx\133.5\background
%commonappdata%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g\crx\132.5\background
%localappdata%\chromium\user data\default\extensions\aaaaafhgaihilbkellglkpeiegabpjem\112.8_0\background
%chromeprofile%\extensions\aaaaafhgaihilbkellglkpeiegabpjem\112.8_1\background
%chromeprofile%\extensions\aaaaafhgaihilbkellglkpeiegabpjem\112.8_0\background

ThreatInfo has observed background-options.js 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:

39 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 21.9% 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 57.4%
Windows 10 20.8%
Windows 8.1 10.2%
Windows 8 5.6%
Windows XP 5.3%
Windows Vista 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for background-options.js is Windows 7 with 57.4% 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

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 004ce8a713501a909bdeccb6127d1c19.
  • 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.