GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

tree.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Linkury File reputation report
MD5 4fa73ad05d5a1156a69d2a1e63274d05
Latest seen 2021-01-09 03:08:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:02:44 (9 years ago)
Size 272 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Linkury. 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
Adware.Linkury
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-09 03:08:29 (5 years ago)
File hash
4fa73ad05d5a1156a69d2a1e63274d05
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Linkury.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 04:02:44 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 03:08:29 (5 years ago).

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

tree.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Linkury, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 03:08:29 (5 years ago).

If tree.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.Linkury.

File Details

MD5: 4fa73ad05d5a1156a69d2a1e63274d05
Size: 272 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:02:44 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-09 03:08:29 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Linkury (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-09 03:08:29 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

tree.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:

%commonappdata%\networkpacketmanitor
%commonappdata%\cloudprinter
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\kunmwmjvzhhcovjxqigpdrttusnsdueq
%commonappdata%\prefssecure
%commonappdata%\dchp
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\ozyfyz5b6k
%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed tree.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen tree.exe across 22 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hungary
Share 65.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary with 65.9% 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 85.6%
Windows 10 6.7%
Windows 8.1 4.8%
Windows 8 2.4%
Windows Vista 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for tree.exe is Windows 7 with 85.6% 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

tree.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 0x0001cab5
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 258048

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

.text 188416 bytes · 73.0% of section data
MD5 2ae181684b1677561119f5765623448e
.rdata 39424 bytes · 15.3% of section data
MD5 0e0f6a60d8fa917a060c8ef7becc0888
.data 3072 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 4e4aa728d9cced1622c2be27733e3fc5
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c923099e27bf0e45a5c402d935d0620b
.rsrc 18432 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 d57551562cf5ec3e2eb34547bc079f27
.reloc 8192 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 d13d3f8a8adfe6861c49a01d81cf73ed

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.Linkury

This report identifies tree.exe by MD5 4fa73ad05d5a1156a69d2a1e63274d05. 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 4fa73ad05d5a1156a69d2a1e63274d05.
  • 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.