GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

mediainfo.exe.bak.vir threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 50ba34750636a66e90b16f6b48bd5e75
Latest seen 2025-06-13 23:01:41 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-08-19 15:17:55 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Signed by Destiny Media

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Detection name
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-06-13 23:01:41 (a year ago)
File hash
50ba34750636a66e90b16f6b48bd5e75
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, 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 2017-08-19 15:17:55 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-06-13 23:01:41 (a year ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Destiny Media. 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.

File context

mediainfo.exe.bak.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-06-13 23:01:41 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mediainfo.exe.bak.vir 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: 50ba34750636a66e90b16f6b48bd5e75
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2017-08-19 15:17:55 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-06-13 23:01:41 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-06-13 23:01:41 (a year ago)

Detection screenshot

mediainfo.exe.bak.vir 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: Destiny Media
Status: Valid

The signature on mediainfo.exe.bak.vir 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:

%appdata%\zona\plugins\ztranscode
%profile%\dministrator\application data\zona\plugins\ztranscode
%appdata%\zona\plugins
%sysdrive%\діск _d_-windows 8\временное\копия _алексей_\documents and settings\алексей\appdata\roaming\zona\plugins
%sysdrive%\тимчасово\копия _алексей_\documents and settings\алексей\appdata\roaming\zona\plugins
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\exuieaoeii\plugins
%profile%\dmin\application data\zona\plugins
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\savhlfnztpajopcajaqwyknpyvezyhsq\plugins
%sysdrive%\yanos\appdata\roaming\zona\plugins
%desktop%\игры\777\appdata\roaming\zona\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed mediainfo.exe.bak.vir 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:

5 observed names
mediainfo.exe mediainfo.exe.bak A0320764.exe mediainfo.exe.vir mediainfo.exe.bak.vir

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 mediainfo.exe.bak.vir across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 51.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 51.4% 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 56.1%
Windows 10 32.4%
Windows 8.1 8.1%
Windows XP 2.0%
Windows 8 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for mediainfo.exe.bak.vir is Windows 7 with 56.1% 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

mediainfo.exe.bak.vir is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00001130
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 3297792

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

.text 2846208 bytes · 86.3% of section data
MD5 082a6eaade308e02f9474b7f81b3b8d2
.data 6656 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 49c7f299de8c0126aa04acb2dbe42b73
.rdata 401920 bytes · 12.2% of section data
MD5 df17d8978c4b2b45a09ea3223e9bdacd
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 70a1404dc97a2ed007dc6972c2032ded
/4 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3840ffaec8532b0cca5bca87580ce8b2
/19 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f148572a1bdfab32434fdd73c5d77417
/35 16384 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b11bcbb4930700b6ed0ca367569856c5
/47 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b0a1cb594ee58e2f2602a65eaf8d7ea3
/61 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 da51a78c29d5fcf9bef886cb2e964b33
/73 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cbd35a268dee6994f3d9b2a54c284c31
/86 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1d513a97b1d2343ff2e476da7fe7b5f8
/97 7680 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7080932426cf6dc1cad95f83b4ee24d
/108 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f7d8a5ba919ddfb08686f00f0a149342

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 mediainfo.exe.bak.vir by MD5 50ba34750636a66e90b16f6b48bd5e75. 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 50ba34750636a66e90b16f6b48bd5e75.
  • 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.