GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
awbenchmark.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.MailRu. 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.MailRu
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-10-25 23:33:29 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- a28a17c0962c7f35024421ada27cff1a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.MailRu.
First seen 2022-04-05 23:11:07 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-25 23:33:29 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: My.com B.V.. Product metadata: Armored Warfare Graphics performance benchmark launcher.
Signed by LLC Mail.Ru. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
awbenchmark.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Armored Warfare Graphics performance benchmark launcher. The reported company name is My.com B.V.. The current detection status is PUP.MailRu, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-25 23:33:29 (3 years ago).
If awbenchmark.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 PUP.MailRu.
File Details
| Product Name: | Armored Warfare Graphics performance benchmark launcher |
| Company Name: | My.com B.V. |
| MD5: | a28a17c0962c7f35024421ada27cff1a |
| Size: | 60 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-04-05 23:11:07 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-25 23:33:29 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.MailRu (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-25 23:33:29 (3 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | LLC Mail.Ru |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on awbenchmark.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\mygames\armored warfare |
ThreatInfo has observed awbenchmark.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen awbenchmark.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for awbenchmark.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.
Analysis
awbenchmark.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
8ca46ca23b66f310ca417add0306a148
fcf749ab7f1d7658c92a425a8a7a52bc
17d182d4cdc0cbcf3674c98744d7d766
028abb5e205de1393a67acd2fa145950
e29a41d8f9cbe78bccc378a7180b309c
7c543e78ce3f5f2593a2fdc27e3d6cca
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.MailRu
This report identifies awbenchmark.exe by MD5 a28a17c0962c7f35024421ada27cff1a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.