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vntldr.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5037e4bebc9624acecc1dd0ef4855f88
Latest seen 2023-07-26 23:22:56 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-22 18:08:04 (8 years ago)
Size 191 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product Virtual New Tab
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-22 18:08:04 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:22:56 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

vntldr.exe 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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-26 23:22:56 (2 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.

Product Name: Virtual New Tab
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 5037e4bebc9624acecc1dd0ef4855f88
Size: 191 KB
First Published: 2017-08-22 18:08:04 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-26 23:22:56 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-26 23:22:56 (2 years ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on vntldr.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%sysdrive%\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[8].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[8].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7-sat[1].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[9].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avrv7[9].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4-v7c[1].7z\program files
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7-sat[1].7z\program files
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[6].7z\program files
%sysdrive%\respaldo dell 4-08-17\disco c\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[8].7z\program files
%sysdrive%\respaldo dell 4-08-17\disco c\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[8].7z\program files

ThreatInfo has observed vntldr.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 7 56.3%
Windows 10 31.3%
Windows 8 12.5%

The most common operating system signal for vntldr.exe is Windows 7 with 56.3% 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.

vntldr.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 0x0000c79f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 188928

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

.text 98816 bytes · 52.3% of section data
MD5 0aee7be8f8913fc5775d82cfec805f30
.rdata 25600 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 c1e2673589b9d6b3712b6e3e48724f57
.data 5632 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 66ef842b9761957bdc6c742a476d9cd1
.rsrc 50176 bytes · 26.6% of section data
MD5 48c1c4690ce0010e8e6967dfd7d5c3c8
.reloc 8704 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 69ec0b246bb7d41e61cd64a55f46ff81

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 5037e4bebc9624acecc1dd0ef4855f88.
  • 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.