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rlvknlg.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Relevant File reputation report
MD5 ad099a06c32c67460fd8e150df848e19
Latest seen 2021-01-07 19:43:44 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-05-24 16:02:16 (6 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher TMRG, Inc.
Signed by TMRG, Inc.

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Detection name
Adware.Relevant
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 19:43:44 (5 years ago)
File hash
ad099a06c32c67460fd8e150df848e19
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Relevant, 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 2020-05-24 16:02:16 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 19:43:44 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TMRG, Inc.. Product metadata: Relevant-Knowledge.

Digital signature

Signed by TMRG, Inc.. 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.

rlvknlg.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Relevant-Knowledge. The reported company name is TMRG, Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.Relevant, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 19:43:44 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If rlvknlg.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.Relevant.

Product Name: Relevant-Knowledge
Company Name: TMRG, Inc.
MD5: ad099a06c32c67460fd8e150df848e19
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2020-05-24 16:02:16 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 19:43:44 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Relevant (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 19:43:44 (5 years ago)
rlvknlg.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: TMRG, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on rlvknlg.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%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\program files (x86)
%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed rlvknlg.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 10 57.7%
Windows 7 30.8%
Windows Server 2012 R2 7.7%
Windows 8.1 3.8%

The most common operating system signal for rlvknlg.exe is Windows 10 with 57.7% 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.

rlvknlg.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 0x002b343c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 5732352

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

.text 4381696 bytes · 76.4% of section data
MD5 6bf22bce64b012cdb42b79e51b8c86c2
.rdata 1228288 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 88fff8a3054cd656e39eda59f17397be
.data 83456 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 cb574b952d6e9503e4b24866a7df3cd4
.rsrc 38912 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 d74f560cc64573490fc510f45d9a666a

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.Relevant

This report identifies rlvknlg.exe by MD5 ad099a06c32c67460fd8e150df848e19. 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 ad099a06c32c67460fd8e150df848e19.
  • 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.