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searchbandapp64.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SearchBand File reputation report
MD5 0b9dff46dfd338acd15fbbac752b8604
Latest seen 2023-05-11 23:40:47 (3 years ago)
First seen 2019-11-14 05:46:44 (6 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Yandex LLC
Product Voice assistant
Signed by YANDEX LLC

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SearchBand. 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.SearchBand
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-05-11 23:40:47 (3 years ago)
File hash
0b9dff46dfd338acd15fbbac752b8604
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SearchBand, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2019-11-14 05:46:44 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-11 23:40:47 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yandex LLC. Product metadata: Voice assistant.

Digital signature

Signed by YANDEX 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

searchbandapp64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Voice assistant. The reported company name is Yandex LLC. The current detection status is PUP.SearchBand, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-11 23:40:47 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If searchbandapp64.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.SearchBand.

Product Name: Voice assistant
Company Name: Yandex LLC
MD5: 0b9dff46dfd338acd15fbbac752b8604
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2019-11-14 05:46:44 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-11 23:40:47 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.SearchBand (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-11 23:40:47 (3 years ago)
searchbandapp64.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: YANDEX LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on searchbandapp64.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.

%localappdata%\yandex\searchband\application

ThreatInfo has observed searchbandapp64.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 37.0%
Windows 7 29.6%
Windows 8.1 22.2%
Windows 8 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for searchbandapp64.exe is Windows 10 with 37.0% 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.

searchbandapp64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001ab3b8
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 3687936

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

.text 2371072 bytes · 64.3% of section data
MD5 435aa9b4b99b2e1d9cdad2efa443a245
.rdata 788992 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 9409460e414f987d17f912939b82bde7
.data 100352 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 80ade8ee4454d1e8ce6c39d88f59ef42
.pdata 96768 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 b8fc35099f83d59892883a406da596fe
.rsrc 310272 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 366f2945117fbb099548a491c691ce8e
.reloc 20480 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 660f9c28b7c7477a64ee4db953c1a55e

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.SearchBand

This report identifies searchbandapp64.exe by MD5 0b9dff46dfd338acd15fbbac752b8604. It is part of the PUP 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 0b9dff46dfd338acd15fbbac752b8604.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.