GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.exe as PUP.Downloader. The sample was last observed on 2026-02-27 23:00:45 (3 months ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with CNET Download.com / CNET Download.com.
This detection belongs to the PUP report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.
This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Downloader. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Downloader, part of the PUP threat category.
Category context
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
Timeline
First seen 2017-05-22 10:15:00 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-27 23:00:45 (3 months ago).
Signed by CBS Interactive.
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
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database.
It is associated with CNET Download.com.
The reported company name is CNET Download.com.
The current detection status is PUP.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-27 23:00:45 (3 months ago).
ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.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 PUP.Downloader.
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.
The signature on cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.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.
ThreatInfo has observed cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.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.
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.exe across 50 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
Top countryUnited States
Share27.5%
LowHigh activity
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 27.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
Windows 1057.5%
Windows 727.0%
Windows 8.19.0%
Windows XP4.5%
Windows Vista1.0%
Windows 80.5%
Windows Server 20030.3%
Windows Server 2008 R20.3%
The most common operating system signal for cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.exe is Windows 10 with 57.5% 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.
Analysis
PE Info:
cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.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.
Formatpe
Architecture32-bit
SubsystemWindows GUI
Entry point0x00225010
Image base0x00400000
PE Sections:
Sections3
Raw data924672
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
UPX00 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer markerUncommon name
MD500000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1906240 bytes · 98.0% of section data
Packer markerUncommon name
MD554af03e84c6eccc398248b059cf5e759
.rsrc18432 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5e8f2ba25e928b30dce2702280f057a0f
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 PUP.Downloader
This report identifies cbsidlm-cbsi188-DAEMON_Tools_Lite-ORG-10778842.exe by MD5 122e0fe0bd52d264ffb874e538114473. It is part of the PUP 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.
