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searchbandapp64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 86df3993defad89a8e5211f2b914ff95
Latest seen 2021-01-04 10:56:20 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-02 03:05:30 (7 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Yandex LLC
Product Voice assistant
Signed by YANDEX LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-02 03:05:30 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 10:56:20 (5 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.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File 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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 10:56:20 (5 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Voice assistant
Company Name: Yandex LLC
MD5: 86df3993defad89a8e5211f2b914ff95
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2018-07-02 03:05:30 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 10:56:20 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 10:56:20 (5 years ago)

Overview

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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%
%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.

File Names:

2 observed names
searchbandapp64.exe.q_Quarantine_337F3A30_q searchbandapp64.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 searchbandapp64.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 100.0% 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 55.6%
Windows 10 33.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for searchbandapp64.exe is Windows 7 with 55.6% 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

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 0x001a8c88
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 3671552

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

.text 2359808 bytes · 64.3% of section data
MD5 6398f1e13800521394108f55bda13f77
.rdata 785408 bytes · 21.4% of section data
MD5 1dce0fcae9a6e797cba4d2152d511615
.data 99840 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 efdc9204337e72bfc2b27bccc0095f44
.pdata 96768 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 ee1b46bae3e5d755ea0263884f837e52
.rsrc 309248 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 0d8676d8e7e0dfbeef07d25e5cdd1282
.reloc 20480 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 9229ef458a8aa13213fc0ab5d18dfeda

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 86df3993defad89a8e5211f2b914ff95.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.