GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

friendrun.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Gen File reputation report
MD5 1b7e1427650ce31d50a18d23716874e7
Latest seen 2022-12-27 23:40:25 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-09 05:11:08 (8 years ago)
Size 15 KB
Signed by YY Inc.

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Detection name
Adware.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-12-27 23:40:25 (3 years ago)
File hash
1b7e1427650ce31d50a18d23716874e7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-09 05:11:08 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-27 23:40:25 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by YY 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.

File context

friendrun.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-27 23:40:25 (3 years ago).

If friendrun.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 1b7e1427650ce31d50a18d23716874e7
Size: 15 KB
First Published: 2018-02-09 05:11:08 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-27 23:40:25 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-27 23:40:25 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

friendrun.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.

Overview

Signed By: YY Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on friendrun.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.

Common Places:

%appdata%\duowan\yy\yycomstore\2052\com.yy.friendassist\65541

ThreatInfo has observed friendrun.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.

Geography:

11 observed countries
39.6%
39.6%
6.3%
5.4%
2.7%
1.8%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 39.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 82.9%
Windows 7 14.4%
Windows 8.1 1.8%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for friendrun.exe is Windows 10 with 82.9% 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

friendrun.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000013dc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 7168

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

.text 2560 bytes · 35.7% of section data
MD5 f2baa9dd385129a8f1c8d237f07cabf4
.rdata 2560 bytes · 35.7% of section data
MD5 158578e0a9a93b508b33077a1dd4db2b
.data 512 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 49f0d7fa414153bfbb7c8525538d81d2
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 14.3% of section data
MD5 554d0cedd69e96ee00c8324ce4da604c
.reloc 512 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 f2ae441a8115122ac31426d4e079cf11

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.Gen

This report identifies friendrun.exe by MD5 1b7e1427650ce31d50a18d23716874e7. 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 1b7e1427650ce31d50a18d23716874e7.
  • 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.