Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Spotflux publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
spotflux.exe
By Spotflux (Signed)
| MD5: | c8d84e93aa807e961fb658c76cae0060 |
| SHA1: | e04bbef961cf18da71eabd1fcf1f54429ad4eca6 |
Overview
spotflux.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Spotflux published by Spotflux, Inc and Spotflux published by Spotflux, Inc. The file is digitally signed by Spotflux which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | spotflux.exe |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\spotflux\.\spotflux.exe |
| Size: | 170.56 KB (174,656 bytes) |
| Build date: | 7/8/2013 11:12 PM |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Spotflux |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
The software is typically bundled with third party installers such as Open Candy. "Offer your users free VPN software to help them protect their privacy online and keep their PC safe. Note: This product may block advertisements on websites and/or the desktop."
Behaviors
Scheduled tasks startup
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\launchspotflux'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 Pro |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro Preview |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
25.00% |
|
Distribution by country
Saudi Arabia installs about 50.00% of spotflux.exe.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
40.00% |
|
| Sony |
40.00% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
|
