weblink_desktop.exe threat report

MD5 ba899d8b67d92322e3b3e51151cdafa5
Latest seen 2023-01-14 23:42:24 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-14 23:08:53 (3 years ago)
Size 147 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rogue.Gen. 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
Rogue.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-01-14 23:42:24 (3 years ago)
File hash
ba899d8b67d92322e3b3e51151cdafa5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rogue.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2023-01-14 23:08:53 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-14 23:42:24 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Automotive Data Solutions Inc..

Digital signature

Signed by Automotive Data Solutions Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

weblink_desktop.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is Automotive Data Solutions Inc.. The current detection status is Rogue.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-14 23:42:24 (3 years ago).

If weblink_desktop.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 Rogue.Gen.

Company Name: Automotive Data Solutions Inc.
MD5: ba899d8b67d92322e3b3e51151cdafa5
Size: 147 KB
First Published: 2023-01-14 23:08:53 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-14 23:42:24 (3 years ago)
Status: Rogue.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-14 23:42:24 (3 years ago)
weblink_desktop.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.

Signed By: Automotive Data Solutions Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on weblink_desktop.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

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ThreatInfo has observed weblink_desktop.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for weblink_desktop.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

weblink_desktop.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000013f6

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 14848 691813543c72ca1a10286634b745c913
.rdata 5632 606c6e28a9149c64a343b18f05202596
.data 3072 73b97fdeec72f3500ce197ac06cf5899
.rsrc 113664 c6f562fc756362b1bf5ecd266e988338
.reloc 2048 c36979ae10f8fd8a7685d69c01f796a4

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.

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