GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
madExcept_.bpl file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-10-23 19:12:29 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-19 23:56:37 (3 years ago).
Signed by Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd.. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
madExcept_.bpl is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-19 23:56:37 (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
| MD5: | b249a98e1e76c488c6884fc99758526f |
| Size: | 432 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-10-23 19:12:29 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-19 23:56:37 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-19 23:56:37 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Chengdu Zhagu Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on madExcept_.bpl 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:
| %programfiles%\pcgameboost |
| %programfiles%\pcgameboost\smart game booster |
ThreatInfo has observed madExcept_.bpl 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 madExcept_.bpl across 62 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 9.2% 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 madExcept_.bpl is Windows 10 with 81.7% 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
madExcept_.bpl 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b09ce7df84e0687e0ad4e72c092b16fa
c916c5bfec5c14576f4bf65619334fe4
ec64469b0f70ecd5937cda3457c34ea3
00000000000000000000000000000000
80eef938884e4b9b68e8df1db44eb1eb
53db6260bb427c7e729e4ea153517f04
24902ac45b9024b94d97f297c3b09d06
85f16c20069bb09a49d9db7e7e415d8f
b54f237a7138fcdb40e78569ab05ac4a
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.