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nsxF0C4.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Conduit File reputation report
MD5 cbb0857b4e4c5d947a0933733f19affc
Latest seen 2021-03-25 21:35:23 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 16:11:54 (9 years ago)
Size 108 KB
Publisher Conduit
Product Search Protect
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

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Detection name
Adware.Conduit
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-03-25 21:35:23 (5 years ago)
File hash
cbb0857b4e4c5d947a0933733f19affc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Conduit, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 16:11:54 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-25 21:35:23 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conduit. Product metadata: Search Protect.

Digital signature

Signed by Conduit 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

nsxF0C4.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Search Protect. The reported company name is Conduit. The current detection status is Adware.Conduit, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-25 21:35:23 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If nsxF0C4.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.Conduit.

File Details

Product Name: Search Protect
Company Name: Conduit
MD5: cbb0857b4e4c5d947a0933733f19affc
Size: 108 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 16:11:54 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-25 21:35:23 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Conduit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-25 21:35:23 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

nsxF0C4.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: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on nsxF0C4.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:

%localappdata%\temp
%windir%\temp
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\cliente\appdata\local
%sysdrive%\windows.old\windows
%temp%
%windir%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\jerry's backup\users\allgrove\appdata\local

ThreatInfo has observed nsxF0C4.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:

93 observed names
nsw4C4D.exe nsb7BF5.exe nsoA317.exe nsrDB15.exe nsmD6B1.exe nsaF7BB.exe nsaF8A6.exe nssF105.exe nsnFA0D.exe nsd8A96.exe nsy6454.exe nsn56AA.exe nsdC825.exe nsa5083.exe nsi4F3B.exe nsx68B6.exe nsm61C3.exe nsr57D3.exe nsx5E0B.exe nst254E.exe nsk547A.exe nsk2D79.exe nsoC219.exe nsu52E3.exe nsfF701.exe nsf89BC.exe nsk2EB2.exe nssBCEC.exe nstF2DB.exe nseC3FE.exe nsnEE28.exe nspDB34.exe nso5997.exe nsz87D9.exe nsyBB85.exe nskA22C.exe nsk9205.exe nsf79F4.exe nsp936B.exe nse10D1.exe nsnCF45.exe nsbB1F9.exe nsy7655.exe nskC6B7.exe nsuDAA3.exe nsg977C.exe nsjAA46.exe nsm282F.exe nsmDE23.exe nsc2A14.exe nswE120.exe nsn6D88.exe nssFE16.exe nsa888F.exe nsl77EC.exe nsx4297.exe nshDBD6.exe nsh27A2.exe nsi1CDA.exe nshEEF6.exe nsh9E38.exe nss5CE6.exe nsmB7F2.exe nssA422.exe nsgEC83.exe nsi673F.exe nsnEB4C.exe nsn3221.exe nsv7968.exe nsd1346.exe nshFA8D.exe nsdF4D1.exe nsx3912.exe nsj1908.exe nsfEEBE.exe nsd1F5F.exe nsdFE77.exe nse446E.exe nspF601.exe nsd2BB.exe nsd1C52.exe nsj26C1.exe nsoFC45.exe nsz386A.exe nsiBBDB.exe nsdBA0.exe $R5BH8ZT.exe $R12VL13.exe nshBA0E.exe nsg88D4.exe nsg66FF.exe nsi56C8.exe nsxF0C4.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen nsxF0C4.exe across 12 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 39.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 39.6% 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 73.9%
Windows 10 26.1%

The most common operating system signal for nsxF0C4.exe is Windows 7 with 73.9% 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.

Analysis

nsxF0C4.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 0x000038af
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 82944

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

.text 29696 bytes · 35.8% of section data
MD5 419d4e1be1ac35a5db9c47f553b27cea
.rdata 11264 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 cca1ca3fbf99570f6de9b43ce767f368
.data 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 77f0839f8ebea31040e462523e1c770e
.ndata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rsrc 37376 bytes · 45.1% of section data
MD5 054482b3ea0561e38154af4e0ca70f7e
.reloc 4096 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 fb400f1dcd687185267d8b89014eb105

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.Conduit

This report identifies nsxF0C4.exe by MD5 cbb0857b4e4c5d947a0933733f19affc. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with cbb0857b4e4c5d947a0933733f19affc.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.