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vnt99DE.tmp threat report

Detected as PUP.Ask File reputation report
MD5 4fdec09ef8f1d869f9d89c280327a7b6
Latest seen 2021-01-14 08:12:39 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 16:04:08 (8 years ago)
Size 90 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product Virtual New Tab

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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
2021-01-14 08:12:39 (5 years ago)
File hash
4fdec09ef8f1d869f9d89c280327a7b6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Ask.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 16:04:08 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 08:12:39 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: Virtual New Tab.

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

vnt99DE.tmp is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Virtual New Tab. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is PUP.Ask, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 08:12:39 (5 years ago).

If vnt99DE.tmp 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

Product Name: Virtual New Tab
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 4fdec09ef8f1d869f9d89c280327a7b6
Size: 90 KB
First Published: 2017-05-28 16:04:08 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 08:12:39 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Ask (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 08:12:39 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

vnt99DE.tmp 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:

%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4[6].7z\program files\vnt
%localappdata%\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv7[2].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7[2].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-fwv7[1].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-wcl2-v7[1].7z\program files\vnt
%sysdrive%\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[5].7z\program files\vnt
%sysdrive%\copia disco duro toshiba 9-06-17\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[5].7z\program files\vnt
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rqf69azbla
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gxix4a2dre

ThreatInfo has observed vnt99DE.tmp 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:

20 observed names
vntsrv.dll vnt8F69.tmp vnt716B.tmp vntF096.tmp vnt4449.tmp vntFF35.tmp vnt608D.tmp vntA6B.tmp vnt2DB4.tmp vntD52E.tmp vntBFD4.tmp vnt8DB.tmp vntFB03.tmp vnt9A9.tmp vnt1048.tmp vntD715.tmp vntsrv.dll.vir vnt8564.tmp vnt7B51.tmp vnt99DE.tmp

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.

Geography:

29 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 21.5% 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 68.5%
Windows 10 16.1%
Windows 8.1 9.7%
Windows 8 5.6%

The most common operating system signal for vnt99DE.tmp is Windows 7 with 68.5% 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

vnt99DE.tmp 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 0x00006ca8
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 91648

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

.text 62464 bytes · 68.2% of section data
MD5 ba813f36979ff4ade8467cc90d61137d
.rdata 16896 bytes · 18.4% of section data
MD5 e84e5df692f212f65a2d78df8fa71dbd
.data 4096 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 bba7bb3553fca32a0ddddeba558c99e4
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 3b3958af6325d312dfaaaf37ecd2bb86
.reloc 6656 bytes · 7.3% of section data
MD5 a1314cdc026d434eb912b0350831bf9e

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 vnt99DE.tmp by MD5 4fdec09ef8f1d869f9d89c280327a7b6. 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 4fdec09ef8f1d869f9d89c280327a7b6.
  • 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.