fbw.exe
By AnchorFree Inc (Signed)
Warning 5 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of fbw.exe.
Overview
There are 6 versions of fbw.exe in the wild, the latest version being 2, 91, 0, 0. fbw.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. The average file size is about 521.36 KB. The file is a digitally signed and issued to AnchorFree Inc by VeriSign. Numerous variations of fbw.exe have been installed with both Hotspot Shield 2.93 and Hotspot Shield 3.09. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 13.11 MB and typical read I/O operations are around 2 Bytes per minute.
What is fbw.exe?
Hotspot Shield allows you to create a VPN, or virtual private network, so you can transfer your data securely. When you access the Internet through such connections, you risk having your computer or mobile infected by a virus or even an intruder to enter your system. Moreover, the dangers exist that a malicious person can intercept your information and use it for unfriendly reasons.
About fbw.exe (from AnchorFree Inc)
“Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop or iPhone and our Internet gateway. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers, hackers, ISP‘s, from viewing your web browsin”
Details |
File name: | fbw.exe |
Publisher: | AnchorFree Inc. |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\hotspot shield\bin\fbw.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | AnchorFree Inc |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Effective date: | Monday, March 28, 2011 |
Expiration date: | Monday, April 14, 2014 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of fbw.exe.)
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer users the ability to browse the web anonymously to protect their privacy as well as gain access to region-restr...
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 5 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.47.216 |
TR/Agent.A.2052 |
2, 72, 0, 0 |
Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.F47V1024 |
2, 72, 0, 0 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
13712 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
2, 72, 0, 0 |
ViRobot |
2011.4.7.4223 |
Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.532336 |
2, 72, 0, 0 |
ViRobot |
2011.4.7.4223 |
Trojan.Win32.A.Agent.533360 |
2, 74, 0, 0 |
All file variations of fbw.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
60.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate N |
30.00% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
10.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of fbw.exe.