GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

lenovoappexplorer (1).exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SweetIM File reputation report
MD5 eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61
Latest seen 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 02:08:56 (9 years ago)
Size 52 MB
Publisher SweetLabs Inc.
Signed by SweetLabs Inc.

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SweetIM. 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.SweetIM
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago)
File hash
eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SweetIM, 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 2017-05-22 02:08:56 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SweetLabs Inc.. Product metadata: Lenovo App Explorer 0.272.1.560.

Digital signature

Signed by SweetLabs Inc.. 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.

lenovoappexplorer (1).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Lenovo App Explorer 0.272.1.560. The reported company name is SweetLabs Inc.. The current detection status is PUP.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If lenovoappexplorer (1).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.SweetIM.

Product Name: Lenovo App Explorer 0.272.1.560
Company Name: SweetLabs Inc.
MD5: eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61
Size: 52 MB
First Published: 2017-05-22 02:08:56 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.SweetIM (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-08 06:18:29 (5 years ago)
lenovoappexplorer (1).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: SweetLabs Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on lenovoappexplorer (1).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.

%profile%\downloads
%profile%\downloads\lenovo drivers\lenovo app explorer for windows 10 (64-bit) - desktops and laptops
%desktop%\lenovo\lenovo app explorer for windows 10 (64-bit) - desktops and laptops
%profile%\downloads\aio 300-23isu all-in-one (ideacentre) w10 7.2017\software y utilidades
%profile%\downloads\lenovo app explorer for windows 10 (64-bit) - desktops and laptops
%mydoc%\programy
%profile%\downloads\aio 300-23isu all-in-one (ideacentre) w10 7.2017
%sysdrive%
%profile%
%sysdrive%\telechargements

ThreatInfo has observed lenovoappexplorer (1).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.

lenovoappexplorer.exe Lenovo App Explorer.exe lenovoappexplorer 0.272.1.560 OJO.exe lenovoappexplorer 0.272.1.560 (OJO PUP).exe lenovoappexplorer (1).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 95.4%
Windows 7 3.1%
Windows 8 1.5%

The most common operating system signal for lenovoappexplorer (1).exe is Windows 10 with 95.4% 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.

lenovoappexplorer (1).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 0x0000326a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 411648

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

.text 24576 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 b46cdd345517700b251a2cb55d7f9fff
.rdata 5120 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 848ecd58951d0a4cfe8ec8cfce6b20d1
.data 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 3953dbb7217e7539ee75e90871f7aef9
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 380416 bytes · 92.4% of section data
MD5 67b604ef9571d4f94f78251af24c7743

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.SweetIM

This report identifies lenovoappexplorer (1).exe by MD5 eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61. 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 eb63734a85eb9204957c804de1751f61.
  • 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.