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clearbrowser.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 eb2613474de36296e716ceacc646b17c
Latest seen 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher ClearBrowser
Product ClearBrowser

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago)
File hash
eb2613474de36296e716ceacc646b17c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ClearBrowser. Product metadata: ClearBrowser.

Digital signature

Signed by Tightrope Interactive, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

clearbrowser.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ClearBrowser. The reported company name is ClearBrowser. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If clearbrowser.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.Downloader.

Product Name: ClearBrowser
Company Name: ClearBrowser
MD5: eb2613474de36296e716ceacc646b17c
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-01 23:16:02 (3 years ago)
clearbrowser.exe 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.

Signed By: Tightrope Interactive, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on clearbrowser.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.

%localappdata%\programs\clear\1.0.6.0

ThreatInfo has observed clearbrowser.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for clearbrowser.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

clearbrowser.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0016cc20
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 2349056

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

.text 1737728 bytes · 74.0% of section data
MD5 cbba29fa4bb40775441c103577cff708
.rdata 331264 bytes · 14.1% of section data
MD5 772d21c70e645e0cbba427665a2a766d
.data 65536 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 23b0b71fbe9b2a4ab9cc33dff190cdd0
.pdata 48640 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 a98b0b30625ad2fc7defa1b8df23142a
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d152ac7b7e4164a29881e09ba23c5bbf
.gxfg 12288 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c9672901d404338fec606d5e5e0ac803
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d17ca29110794ada129074ea36833412
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 435b409db68e5b18c15750e3c4b93b3f
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 38997b5aaf2d65bfc172b1a04e671685
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc91423729b5fc541fe777b12d3d2c37
malloc_h 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5b74e4c98c7c9e083958f729aad058e7
.rsrc 139776 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 789c7f7292ea50200391ce1d3e67d306
.reloc 8704 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 a367b8fb048db3138ff3cf78adcb0e0a

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.Downloader

This report identifies clearbrowser.exe by MD5 eb2613474de36296e716ceacc646b17c. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with eb2613474de36296e716ceacc646b17c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.