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pdfmaster_setup.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 e1f2921c47d38af96951027438b80783
Latest seen 2021-01-07 16:27:44 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 16:08:33 (5 years ago)
Size 32 MB
Publisher iTVA LLC
Signed by iTVA LLC

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 16:27:44 (5 years ago)
File hash
e1f2921c47d38af96951027438b80783
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, 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 2021-01-07 16:08:33 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 16:27:44 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: iTVA LLC. Product metadata: PDFMaster Internet Setup.

Digital signature

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

pdfmaster_setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PDFMaster Internet Setup. The reported company name is iTVA LLC. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 16:27:44 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If pdfmaster_setup.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.Downloader.

Product Name: PDFMaster Internet Setup
Company Name: iTVA LLC
MD5: e1f2921c47d38af96951027438b80783
Size: 32 MB
First Published: 2021-01-07 16:08:33 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 16:27:44 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 16:27:44 (5 years ago)
pdfmaster_setup.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: iTVA LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on pdfmaster_setup.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.

%sysdrive%\александр\флешки\флешка puma 8 на 18.12.17
%sysdrive%\александр
%sysdrive%\александр\а это папка о работе ж,д,\флешки\флешка puma 8 на 18.12.17

ThreatInfo has observed pdfmaster_setup.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for pdfmaster_setup.exe is Windows 7 with 100.0% 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.

pdfmaster_setup.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 0x001c013c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 34151936

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

.text 1823232 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 674b52abd9a6b3eaba4fd11ebb059dab
.itext 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4c5a03070b39e95a5451a980cf801338
.data 30720 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a2be72c7b35b08d10b6c1ad4e86279c9
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 14336 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 685d126e3edca3eec59e2fe0ee055089
.didata 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8736143e56a1ac989eb2a42d86382247
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ec72fed37e9fe0071daada867e4f7561
.reloc 126976 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 2c56a7ffd46b5b0e5c045ebff7a00768
.rsrc 32150528 bytes · 94.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 978b63ec69cb192de61729156826c216

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.Downloader

This report identifies pdfmaster_setup.exe by MD5 e1f2921c47d38af96951027438b80783. 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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  • Compare the local file MD5 with e1f2921c47d38af96951027438b80783.
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