GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

A0124361.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Ask File reputation report
MD5 20a96e792c99e071aac891d06ebc8d9d
Latest seen 2025-12-03 23:03:31 (5 months ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 08:02:24 (8 years ago)
Size 158 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Ask. 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.Ask
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-12-03 23:03:31 (5 months ago)
File hash
20a96e792c99e071aac891d06ebc8d9d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Ask.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 08:02:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-12-03 23:03:31 (5 months ago).

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.

File context

A0124361.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Ask, based on the latest analysis from 2025-12-03 23:03:31 (5 months ago).

If A0124361.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.Ask.

File Details

MD5: 20a96e792c99e071aac891d06ebc8d9d
Size: 158 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 08:02:24 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-12-03 23:03:31 (5 months ago)
Status: PUP.Ask (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-12-03 23:03:31 (5 months ago)

Detection screenshot

A0124361.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\ask.com
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\goygghwslhwhawuhwadsrziajhvzuwzs
%sysdrive%\wd smartware.swstor\y4lwjkrxvalxs0g\volume.1feeb636.d4d4.11e3.912c.806e6f6e6963\program files (x86)
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{6e7ee800-5c19-4415-888a-7b0735b252b5}
%appdata%\zhp\quarantine

ThreatInfo has observed A0124361.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 names
SaUpdate.exe A0124361.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 A0124361.exe across 34 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Iran, Islamic Republic of
Share 8.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 8.6% 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 45.4%
Windows 10 45.4%
Windows 8.1 9.2%

The most common operating system signal for A0124361.exe is Windows 7 with 45.4% 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

A0124361.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 0x000135d4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 155648

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

.text 119808 bytes · 77.0% of section data
MD5 9bda47f7d904e344007d8405474548bd
.rdata 18432 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 85f80c483ca1715ab4d8f3da0446e563
.data 6656 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 c5d488a537f5ad1b3b3e2d835798d431
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3a4fdc31bb49b29d6f19b94641d14ee8
.reloc 10240 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 856a2acfa7466a8d6e050b78ba4c0917

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.Ask

This report identifies A0124361.exe by MD5 20a96e792c99e071aac891d06ebc8d9d. 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 20a96e792c99e071aac891d06ebc8d9d.
  • 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.