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A0244052.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d918a8bd188c5d6d0f6645f53e734c9d
Latest seen 2023-02-22 23:03:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:47 (8 years ago)
Size 191 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product Virtual New Tab

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-22 23:03:41 (3 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. 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

A0244052.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 2023-02-22 23:03:41 (3 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: Virtual New Tab
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: d918a8bd188c5d6d0f6645f53e734c9d
Size: 191 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:47 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-22 23:03:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-22 23:03:41 (3 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avira-v7\source\program files\vnt
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\vnt
%localappdata%\vnt
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\btrsp-c\source\program files\vnt
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\ff3-sp\source\program files\vnt
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\kmpv7-sp\source\program files\vnt
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-st-spe\source\program files\vnt
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\spcv7\source\program files\vnt
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{c58a1ba8-8d99-4785-bba9-c1b5213b4c73}\rp1296
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avira-v7c\source\program files\vnt

ThreatInfo has observed A0244052.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:

3 observed names
vntldr.exe vntldr.exe.vir A0244052.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.

Geography:

71 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 11.8% 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 45.8%
Windows 10 44.5%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows XP 1.9%
Windows 8 1.4%
Windows Vista 0.1%
Windows Server 2003 0.1%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0244052.exe is Windows 7 with 45.8% 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

A0244052.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 fa6a9e12f28f55deb8fc1a32389f58fa
.rdata 25600 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 e4c6201a7506fe595ab132034105577c
.data 5632 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 ce4fb8b029114299a78151015d65dd95
.rsrc 50176 bytes · 26.6% of section data
MD5 c35f0690f81faf1979d0f158cc7ae4da
.reloc 8704 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 69d2d175c84c76618ec30837a61cc55e

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 d918a8bd188c5d6d0f6645f53e734c9d.
  • 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.