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vntCAAD.tmp file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3084d842e166d304e62a686e48f1d293
Latest seen 2023-07-26 23:24:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 19:10:18 (8 years ago)
Size 91 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 2017-05-29 19:10:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:24:48 (2 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

vntCAAD.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-26 23:24:48 (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.

File Details

Product Name: Virtual New Tab
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: 3084d842e166d304e62a686e48f1d293
Size: 91 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 19:10:18 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-26 23:24:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-26 23:24:48 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%localappdata%\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj[1].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-kmpv7[5].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ff3-v7[10].7z\program files\vnt
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\program files\vnt
%profile%\uido\configuración local\datos de programa\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7c[3].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ares-v7[2].7z\program files\vnt
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-wcl2-v7[3].7z\program files\vnt
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ceahnqprflpzbgmngcyuimfbynmjzbff

ThreatInfo has observed vntCAAD.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:

19 observed names
vntB827.tmp vntsrv.dll vnt4AE7.tmp vnt6841.tmp vnt3CEA.tmp vntE56F.tmp vntC459.tmp vnt58E8.tmp vnt85F9.tmp vntAA26.tmp vnt9900.tmp vnt77A1.tmp vnt3083.tmp vnt145A.tmp vntB97E.tmp vntE294.tmp vnt6F93.tmp vntE291.tmp vntCAAD.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen vntCAAD.tmp across 41 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 8.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 8.6% 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 53.7%
Windows 10 25.9%
Windows 8.1 10.2%
Windows 8 8.3%
Windows XP 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for vntCAAD.tmp is Windows 7 with 53.7% 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

vntCAAD.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 0x00006e38
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 92160

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

.text 62976 bytes · 68.3% of section data
MD5 3a40f97ab059a349d0ccd0134607c9e0
.rdata 16896 bytes · 18.3% of section data
MD5 e6a74074b4378417b60190e711a53847
.data 4096 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 4b5e8ec25a080b2ba75309fb5a7fb483
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 040d5f3b516425970b2246eeea3c76b8
.reloc 6656 bytes · 7.2% of section data
MD5 cc1f1590cea79b583837bd33d2fb1c1c

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 3084d842e166d304e62a686e48f1d293.
  • 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.