GlobalSpec, Inc - 2% Detection Rate *

Did you just run into a download or a file on your computer that has a digital signature from GlobalSpec, Inc? If so, please read on.

You'll typically see GlobalSpec, Inc when double-clicking to run the file. The publisher name is then displayed as the "Verified publisher" in the UAC dialog as the screencap shows:

Screenshot where GlobalSpec, Inc appears as the verified publisher in the UAC dialog

You can also view the GlobalSpec, Inc certificate with the following procedure:

  1. Open up Windows Explorer and locate the GlobalSpec, Inc file
  2. Right-click on the file and select Properties
  3. Click the Digital Signatures tab
  4. Click on the View Certificate button

Here is a screencap of a file that has been signed by GlobalSpec, Inc:

Screenshot of the GlobalSpec, Inc certificate

As you can see in the screengrab above, Windows reports that "This digital signature is OK". This means that the file has been published by GlobalSpec, Inc and that the file has not been tampered with.

If you click the View Certificate button shown in the screenshot above, you can examine all the details of the certificate, such as when it was issued, who issued the certificate, how long it is valid, and so on. You can also view the address for GlobalSpec, Inc, such as the street name, city and country.

VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2004 CA has issued the GlobalSpec, Inc certificates. You can also examine the details of the issuer by clicking the View Certificate button shown in the screenshot above.

GlobalSpec, Inc Files

These are the GlobalSpec, Inc files I've collected, thanks to the FreeFixer users.

Detection RatioFile Name
1/41gspec.dll

Scanner and Detection Names

Here is the detection names for the GlobalSpec, Inc files. I have grouped the detection names by each scanner engine. Thanks to VirusTotal for the scan results.

ScannerDetection Names
FortinetAdware/BHO

* How the Detection Percentage is Calculated

The detection percentage is based on that I have collected 41 scan reports for the GlobalSpec, Inc files. 1 of these scan reports came up with some sort of detection. If you like, you can review the full details of the scan reports by examining the files listed above.

Analysis Details

The analysis is done on certificates with the following serial numbers:

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