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hao123.1.0.0.1111.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 85a74444edb17e776a74b44ff6c23d79
Latest seen 2023-01-15 23:01:21 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 15:04:22 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Baidu.com
Product hao123 Desktop Shortcut
Signed by Beijing baidu Netcom science and technology co.ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 15:04:22 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-15 23:01:21 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Baidu.com. Product metadata: hao123 Desktop Shortcut.

Digital signature

Signed by Beijing baidu Netcom science and technology co.ltd. 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

  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

hao123.1.0.0.1111.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with hao123 Desktop Shortcut. The reported company name is Baidu.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-15 23:01:21 (3 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

Product Name: hao123 Desktop Shortcut
Company Name: Baidu.com
MD5: 85a74444edb17e776a74b44ff6c23d79
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-25 15:04:22 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-15 23:01:21 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-15 23:01:21 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Beijing baidu Netcom science and technology co.ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on hao123.1.0.0.1111.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:

%temp%\hao123desksetup
%appdata%\baidu\hao123
%sysdrive%\docume~1\ac\locals~1\temp\hao123desksetup
%profile%\c\application data\baidu\hao123
%sysdrive%\docume~1\owner\locals~1\temp\hao123desksetup
%sysdrive%\docume~1\m.m\locals~1\temp\hao123desksetup
%sysdrive%\docume~1\stormx~1\locals~1\temp\hao123desksetup
%sysdrive%\docume~1\admini~1\locals~1\temp\hao123desksetup
%sysdrive%\docume~1\ayman\locals~1\temp\hao123desksetup
%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed hao123.1.0.0.1111.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 names
hao123toy-Egypt.exe hao123.1.0.0.1111.exe

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 hao123.1.0.0.1111.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 96.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 96.0% 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 71.4%
Windows 10 13.0%
Windows XP 11.0%
Windows 8.1 4.5%

The most common operating system signal for hao123.1.0.0.1111.exe is Windows 7 with 71.4% 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

hao123.1.0.0.1111.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 0x0006a88b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1535488

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

.text 556544 bytes · 36.2% of section data
MD5 dfeecf68ccc5ab2680b024b1ade7e9fb
.rdata 99840 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 1d5702b31a83326bfb6ca59a9719f2fc
.data 10752 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 f231d64d86367b88ea711eeba1d9a0b8
share 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 867840 bytes · 56.5% of section data
MD5 85ad3f20f463c90586c11bfd57b4a242

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

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 85a74444edb17e776a74b44ff6c23d79.
  • 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.