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old_freeu.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.MailRu. 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.MailRu
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-11 14:41:26 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 88428dcda91e970e62452e3ea7c509ea
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.MailRu.
First seen 2017-06-09 19:08:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 14:41:26 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Dilane Limited. Product metadata: FreeU.
Signed by Dilane Limited. 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.
File context
old_freeu.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FreeU. The reported company name is Dilane Limited. The current detection status is PUP.MailRu, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 14:41:26 (5 years ago).
If old_freeu.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.MailRu.
File Details
| Product Name: | FreeU |
| Company Name: | Dilane Limited |
| MD5: | 88428dcda91e970e62452e3ea7c509ea |
| Size: | 893 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-09 19:08:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-11 14:41:26 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.MailRu (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-11 14:41:26 (5 years 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: | Dilane Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on old_freeu.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%\freeu\application |
| %localappdata%\freeu |
| %localappdata%\freeu\temp |
ThreatInfo has observed old_freeu.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:
2 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 old_freeu.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 97.3% 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 old_freeu.exe is Windows 7 with 75.9% 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
old_freeu.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1f61e60ef31f8d90119ad5bf901669f6
ecfe0e465f1f32042b2b1efc6885b61e
d42d7421e6aca4cc820873f411e11ceb
0dcb5599dbb8df3ba3ebe3704b756ebe
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
905b05821df70af75a561ebc2e65f789
626edaef5e92cc4a2bb151912a94b213
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.MailRu
This report identifies old_freeu.exe by MD5 88428dcda91e970e62452e3ea7c509ea. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.