ThrottleStop.exe threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for ThrottleStop.exe. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as Virtool.Gen.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows ThrottleStop.exe detected as Virtool.Gen. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

Virtool.Gen

Last analysis

2025-10-30 23:00:39 (7 months ago)

File hash

e9ff5e47664dd13d6a15fa11f9f2f053

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ThrottleStop.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ThrottleStop. The reported company name is uWebb Software. The current detection status is Virtool.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-30 23:00:39 (7 months ago).

If ThrottleStop.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Virtool.Gen.

File Details

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Overview

The signature on ThrottleStop.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

ThreatInfo has observed ThrottleStop.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for ThrottleStop.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

ThrottleStop.exe is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.