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setup_3.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 9defd8631098bc0cefacbf45b4a9a68b
Latest seen 2022-09-30 23:46:44 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 13:05:15 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher LionSea SoftWare
Product CardRecoveryPro
Signed by LionSea Software co., ltd

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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
2022-09-30 23:46:44 (3 years ago)
File hash
9defd8631098bc0cefacbf45b4a9a68b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 13:05:15 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-30 23:46:44 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: LionSea SoftWare . Product metadata: CardRecoveryPro .

Digital signature

Signed by LionSea Software co., ltd. 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.

File context

setup_3.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CardRecoveryPro . The reported company name is LionSea SoftWare . The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-30 23:46:44 (3 years ago).

If setup_3.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

Product Name: CardRecoveryPro
Company Name: LionSea SoftWare
MD5: 9defd8631098bc0cefacbf45b4a9a68b
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-05-31 13:05:15 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-30 23:46:44 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-30 23:46:44 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

setup_3.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.

Overview

Signed By: LionSea Software co., ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on setup_3.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:

%profile%\downloads\programs
%profile%\downloads
%desktop%\سطح المكتب 22-09-1438 desktop\جديد برامج 2016\القعقاع 2017\alqaqa\system tools @amp; speed-up @amp; recovery\memory card recovery
%programfiles%\sd card recovery pro\update
%programfiles%\cardrecoverypro\update
%desktop%\microsd card recovery pro
%desktop%\برنامه
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\e فولدر اغانى القديم\برامج\برامج
%profile%\downloads\card_recovery_pro_255

ThreatInfo has observed setup_3.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.

File Names:

10 observed names
sdcardrecovery_setup.exe memory-card-recovery_201.exe SETUP.EXE memory-card-recovery_201_2.exe Card.Recovery.Pro.2.5.5_Soft98.iR.exe sd-card-recovery-pro_201.exe gsetup.exe memory-card-recovery_201 (1).exe setup_2.exe setup_3.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.

Geography:

23 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 23.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 52.5%
Windows 7 42.5%
Windows XP 2.5%
Windows 8.1 1.3%
Windows 8 1.3%

The most common operating system signal for setup_3.exe is Windows 10 with 52.5% 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

setup_3.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 0x00016478
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 139776

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

.text 82944 bytes · 59.3% of section data
MD5 824e3957006b0613ed9c53ada45c1db3
.itext 3072 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1e7b318e1115c7a9aaa4dee97b67e4b
.data 3584 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 92f43d0b99e4a0f84c5c4e73441a80d1
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 b47eaca4c149ee829de76a342b5560d5
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 3746f5876803f8f30db5bb2deb8772ae
.rsrc 45568 bytes · 32.6% of section data
MD5 9675e6b281dcb32b95d78de22e6a0864

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 setup_3.exe by MD5 9defd8631098bc0cefacbf45b4a9a68b. 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 9defd8631098bc0cefacbf45b4a9a68b.
  • 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.