mysearchdialsrv.exe threat report

MD5 c3055dcb5bf35e3c48bdd4e46bda45c6
Latest seen 2022-09-02 23:41:47 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-06-12 16:06:21 (8 years ago)
Size 372 KB
Publisher MySearchDial

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Montiera. 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
Adware.Montiera
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-09-02 23:41:47 (3 years ago)
File hash
c3055dcb5bf35e3c48bdd4e46bda45c6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Montiera.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-12 16:06:21 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-02 23:41:47 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MySearchDial. Product metadata: MySearchDial Toolbar.

Digital signature

Signed by Montiera Technologies LTD. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

mysearchdialsrv.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with MySearchDial Toolbar. The reported company name is MySearchDial. The current detection status is Adware.Montiera, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-02 23:41:47 (3 years ago).

If mysearchdialsrv.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 Adware.Montiera.

Product Name: MySearchDial Toolbar
Company Name: MySearchDial
MD5: c3055dcb5bf35e3c48bdd4e46bda45c6
Size: 372 KB
First Published: 2017-06-12 16:06:21 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-09-02 23:41:47 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Montiera (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-09-02 23:41:47 (3 years ago)
mysearchdialsrv.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: Montiera Technologies LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on mysearchdialsrv.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.

%programfiles%\mysearchdial\1.8.29.0
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files\mysearchdial\1.8.29.0
%programfiles%\mysearchdial
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\adm\appdata\local\mysearchdial
%localappdata%\mysearchdial
%temp%
%programfiles%\mysearchdial
%programfiles%\mysearchdial
%localappdata%\mysearchdial
%programfiles%\mysearchdial

ThreatInfo has observed mysearchdialsrv.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 29.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 51.9%
Windows 10 37.0%
Windows 8.1 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for mysearchdialsrv.exe is Windows 7 with 51.9% 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.

mysearchdialsrv.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0002aae7

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 261632 8d5d9ea545fd0ac85aa932aecebe6bf1
.rdata 59904 e9d147c66c45fe033c9684d426b140ab
.data 15360 1c9d6f139024561e2a4dd65fd554410a
.rsrc 7680 b66f68b6a4ca64db63657c0bf6ffe9f8
.reloc 30208 da6dd4e05fc9d890b003e80b56267cfb

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.

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