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molt_tool.exe.del threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Eszjuxuan. 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.Eszjuxuan
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-03-16 23:02:50 (a year ago)
- File hash
- c81941f42cc108f9779fcd2840743181
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Eszjuxuan, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-21 03:02:01 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-16 23:02:50 (a year ago).
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
molt_tool.exe.del is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Eszjuxuan, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-16 23:02:50 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If molt_tool.exe.del 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.Eszjuxuan.
File Details
| MD5: | c81941f42cc108f9779fcd2840743181 |
| Size: | 500 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 03:02:01 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-16 23:02:50 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Eszjuxuan (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-16 23:02:50 (a year ago) |
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: | TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on molt_tool.exe.del 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%\ucchannel\package\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\application |
| %profile%\dministrator\application data\ucchannel\package\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source9764_30066\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\application\new |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source5364_189\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source3324_10984\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source3924_17984\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source2144_15877\chrome-bin |
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\temp\source7152_3682\chrome-bin |
ThreatInfo has observed molt_tool.exe.del 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:
3 observed namesThis 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 molt_tool.exe.del across 57 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 22.9% 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 molt_tool.exe.del is Windows 7 with 51.3% 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
molt_tool.exe.del 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
82de72f7caacfdee08f01eaebe7eb78e
c4e90b899be044e67a802897e544ee4f
ed4bf6766d43b7c446554f8aa4f758b8
df0179094246549be17ad2ce93762038
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
7bb218a072d5fbaa162ff21f2dd571ef
a83b847f7d52cc4247a26896b5d68117
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 Adware.Eszjuxuan
This report identifies molt_tool.exe.del by MD5 c81941f42cc108f9779fcd2840743181. It is part of the Adware 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.