GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.MailRu File reputation report
MD5 892ff4cfdf1716bacbea3036ef7c4093
Latest seen 2023-01-12 23:06:25 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-10-12 20:13:11 (7 years ago)
Size 34 MB
Publisher LLC Mail.Ru
Product ICQ
Signed by LLC Mail.Ru

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.MailRu. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.MailRu
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-01-12 23:06:25 (3 years ago)
File hash
892ff4cfdf1716bacbea3036ef7c4093
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.MailRu, 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 2018-10-12 20:13:11 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-12 23:06:25 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: LLC Mail.Ru. Product metadata: ICQ.

Digital signature

Signed by LLC Mail.Ru. 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. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ICQ. The reported company name is LLC Mail.Ru. The current detection status is PUP.MailRu, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-12 23:06:25 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.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.MailRu.

Product Name: ICQ
Company Name: LLC Mail.Ru
MD5: 892ff4cfdf1716bacbea3036ef7c4093
Size: 34 MB
First Published: 2018-10-12 20:13:11 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-12 23:06:25 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.MailRu (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-12 23:06:25 (3 years ago)
icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.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: LLC Mail.Ru
Status: Valid

The signature on icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.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.

%appdata%\icq
%temp%
%appdata%\icq\updates
%profile%\ида\application data\icq
%sysdrive%\appdata\icq

ThreatInfo has observed icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.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.

icqsetup.exe icq_rfrset_2c82a821.exe icq_rfrset_1c458a19.exe icq_rfrset_a0c293fa.exe icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.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.

Windows 10 47.4%
Windows 7 31.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 14.5%
Windows 8.1 5.3%
Windows XP 1.3%

The most common operating system signal for icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.exe is Windows 10 with 47.4% 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.

icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.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 0x008f45ab
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 36595200

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

.text 11273728 bytes · 30.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 4e103806d4e116551ab150f8454dabc0
.rdata 4349952 bytes · 11.9% of section data
MD5 3cc42470c5d2c46442104245abb02fbb
.data 124928 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 03b30b30c1884c5ed3ae4dc162e3ba2e
.qtmetad 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8d5fd79c6cd3d37567733eaf95522bc1
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c48bc5fdfe8016ff88837fdfdf83d8d
.rsrc 20474880 bytes · 55.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 dbab4a313a2999630a8f7ae0a7cb8379
.reloc 370176 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 4372fef2b46f50e6f4e770b7ac36755a

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.MailRu

This report identifies icq_rfrset_ed12d58e.exe by MD5 892ff4cfdf1716bacbea3036ef7c4093. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 892ff4cfdf1716bacbea3036ef7c4093.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.