microsoft toolkit 2.5.4 update.exe__15022_i1757217447_il534068.ace

The file microsoft toolkit 2.5.4 update.exe__15022_i1757217447_il534068.ace has been detected as a potentially unwanted program by 1 anti-malware scanner with very strong indications that the file is a potential threat. It bundles adware offers using the Amonetize, a Pay-Per-Install (PPI) monetization and distribution download manager. The software offerings provided are based on the PC's geo-location at the time of install. The file has been seen being downloaded from hyperurl.co.
MD5:
ee1ba9de78e25df85ecae95675264832

SHA-1:
7e37086a351201549a1f47a88c0e1d3de4301bc9

SHA-256:
0234187df97757206cbc73035288b71aa683ad460eef0d92b5ae1b13a3734f04

Scanner detections:
1 / 68

Status:
Potentially unwanted

Analysis date:
12/27/2024 12:17:36 PM UTC  (today)

Scan engine
Detection
Engine version

Reason Heuristics
PUP.Amonetize (M)
16.7.15.23

File size:
980.5 KB (1,003,994 bytes)

Common path:
C:\users\{user}\downloads\microsoft toolkit 2.5.4 update.exe__15022_i1757217447_il534068.ace

The file microsoft toolkit 2.5.4 update.exe__15022_i1757217447_il534068.ace has been seen being distributed by the following URL.