torch.exe
Torch by Torch Media Inc. (Signed)
Warning 7 antivirus scanners has detected malware in various versions of torch.exe.
Overview
torch.exe has 14 known versions, the most recent one is 33.0.0.7188. torch.exe is run as a standard windows process with the logged in user's account privileges. By adding a startup entry to the run registry key, the file will be executed when the user logs into Windows. The average file size is about 1.2 MB. It is an authenticode code-signed executable issued to Torch Media Inc. by the certification authority Thawte. Some variations of the file have been seen to be installed with the program Torch from Torch Media Inc.. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is less than 0.01%, the average private memory consumption is about 47.91 MB with the maximum memory reaching around 64.18 MB. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 486.12 KB per minute for reads and 265.12 KB per minute for writes.
What is torch.exe?
Torch is a browser based on Chromium for Windows. It specializes in media downloading and has built-in media features, including a torrent engine, video grabber and sharing button.
About torch.exe (from Torch Media Inc.)
“Torch is a free and unique software that offers you powerful browsing together with built-in media downloading and sharing features. Torch Browser is based on the Chromium technology platform, giving ”
Details |
File name: | torch.exe |
Publisher: | Torch Media Inc. |
Product name: | Torch |
Typical file path: | C:\users\user\appdata\local\torch\application\torch.exe |
Original name: | chrome.exe |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Torch Media Inc. |
Authority (CA): | Thawte |
Effective date: | Monday, June 25, 2012 |
Expiration date: | Thursday, June 26, 2014 |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Torch.)
Torch Browser is a freeware Chromium based web browser and Internet suite developed by Torch Media. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying websites, sharing websites via ...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of torch.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Shell open commands
Scheduled tasks
- The job '{40F204DB-6758-45E4-80C4-685F59448FB4}' runs on registration in the path '\{40F204DB-6758-45E4-80C4-685F59448FB4}'
- The task '{3C7980DA-96EB-42BF-B953-BB8028359D27}' runs on registration in the path '\{3C7980DA-96EB-42BF-B953-BB8028359D27}'
- The job '{8C4A389E-EADC-4147-BE18-4601BB193E3A}' runs on registration in the path '\{8C4A389E-EADC-4147-BE18-4601BB193E3A}'
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'GoogleChromeAutoLaunch_B2D2459F2798E05C7608FD02F9D6329A' → "C:\users\user\appdata\Local\Torch\Application\torch.exe" --no-startup-window
Malware detections
Based on 40+ industry antivirus scanners, 7 of them detected the following malware.
Antivirus engine | Engine version | Detection | File version |
Antiy Labs AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
Trojan/Win32.Agent |
2.0.0.1705 |
Kingsoft |
2013.1.8.219 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.ug.(kcloud) |
2.0.0.1705 |
Kingsoft |
2013.1.8.219 |
Win32.Hack.Rbot.b.(kcloud) |
2.0.0.2062 |
nProtect |
2013-02-28.01 |
Trojan/W32.Agent.1298784 |
2.0.0.1705 |
Trend Micro HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
HV_ZYX_CA25037F.TOMC |
2.0.0.1705 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.20.2 |
MalwareCryptor.SB.gen |
2.0.0.1705 |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.20.2 |
Trojan.Agent.ahis |
2.0.0.2062 |
All file variations of torch.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
36.98% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
28.65% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
10.42% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate N |
6.25% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Language Preview |
5.21% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
3.65% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
2.60% |
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Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
1.56% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
1.56% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.52% |
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Windows 8.1 Single Language |
0.52% |
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Windows 8 Enterprise |
0.52% |
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Windows Seven Black Edition |
0.52% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
0.52% |
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Windows 8 |
0.52% |
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Distribution by country
United Kingdom installs about 23.16% of Torch.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
ASUS |
31.22% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
29.76% |
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Dell |
16.59% |
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Sony |
10.73% |
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Acer |
5.85% |
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Lenovo |
2.93% |
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Toshiba |
2.93% |
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