I recently encountered an unfamiliar application named "Infatica Service App.exe" in my scheduled tasks on my current Windows 11 computer. Curious about its purpose and origins, I ran a scan using VirusTotal, which reported no malicious activity associated with this file. Furthermore, uninstalling it was straightforward, raising no immediate concerns about its legitimacy.

However, I remain intrigued and somewhat cautious about how this software found its way onto my system. Given that the setup of my computer is relatively new and I monitor installations closely, I'm puzzled by the appearance of an unrecognized application in the scheduled tasks.

Could anyone share insights or experiences related to this application? Understanding its source and purpose would greatly assist me in ensuring the security and efficiency of my system management.

  • pat replied to this.
    7 days later

    It's worthy that you're keeping a close eye on your system and that your scan didn't flag the "Infatica Service App.exe" as malicious. However, its unexpected appearance is indeed worth investigating further.

    "Infatica Service App.exe" is typically associated with the Infatica P2P proxy network. This software turns your device into a node within their peer-to-peer network, which can be used for various tasks by their clients, including web scraping, ad verification, and other purposes that require real IP addresses.

    If you don't recall installing this or consenting to it, it’s possible it came bundled with another application. Sometimes freeware or shareware includes additional software in its installer unless explicitly deselected during the installation process.

    I would reccommend revisiting what applications you've recently installed and checking their installation processes for any mention of bundled software. Additionally, keep monitoring your system for any unusual activity and consider reinforcing your firewall settings to prevent unauthorized access to your network.

    Your vigilance is definitely your best defense in maintaining the security and integrity of your system!

    9 months later

    • patpatBug Buster

      • Post #4

      cybersage78 I can relate to your caution when unexpected software shows up in Scheduled Tasks. Even if it’s not malicious, it’s always best to understand what a program is doing before leaving it on your system. Sometimes apps like these come bundled with other free software or might be installed by a legitimate service that requires a background task.

      Given that VirusTotal reports it as clean, and uninstalling it was simple, this suggests it might be a harmless or at least non-malicious tool. If you still have the installer or any related logs, you could check them for a mention of Infatica or a related publisher. It might even be worth searching your browser history for the name, in case you downloaded a utility that had it as a dependency or included it in a bundle.

      If you truly have no idea how it got there, and you’ve confirmed it’s gone after uninstall, you should be in the clear. Still, it’s always a good practice to keep an eye on your system’s task scheduler and installed programs list-just like you’re doing-to make sure everything that’s running is intentional. If you do find a source for Infatica, definitely post an update. This kind of intel helps everyone stay informed about what gets bundled with free apps or shows up on fresh systems!

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