GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
launcher.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 190807a19bcbd68288d1a1169fd2c7ec
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago).
Signed by Opera Norway AS. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
launcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago).
If launcher.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.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 190807a19bcbd68288d1a1169fd2c7ec |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-27 23:09:34 (2 years ago) |
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: | Opera Norway AS |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on launcher.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:
| %localappdata%\programs |
ThreatInfo has observed launcher.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen launcher.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for launcher.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.
Analysis
launcher.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
13b6074d38571bcf7d0f8f89a0279873
40e167cab796765aada15c52e2bd12bf
c1f003ad285e80aa32b3c085557f413f
0a142387ef41786015dd972705963b5e
9b569f35d76d2e62e47774495e9379e3
2137d240b96319582da01b04e4759102
b3d7ab4fd4d8ada42393dec4b32f8a5d
91dac1bdca6971ae5bbf9134f32468de
05e9eab8428a551a281ab278073669fa
db521d867b857d55afef049d303aba98
69e546f00b577dd3c182735d64a40ea6
7e796e52d67ba2c824866878bb1abf46
d4190614f6cfbc8b887ebb74832619a6
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.Gen
This report identifies launcher.exe by MD5 190807a19bcbd68288d1a1169fd2c7ec. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.