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05953.sys threat report

Detected as Trojan.ExtHeur! File reputation report
MD5 44a68884b9432c2e94a2140f906232c3
Latest seen 2026-05-09 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
Size 16 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

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Detection name
Trojan.ExtHeur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-09 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
44a68884b9432c2e94a2140f906232c3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

05953.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 05953.sys 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 Trojan.ExtHeur!.

File Details

Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 44a68884b9432c2e94a2140f906232c3
Size: 16 KB
First Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-09 23:01:09 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

05953.sys detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\hit.rec.2024.08.22\part.2.2034.08.22\recovered types(0)\other files
%sysdrive%\hit.rec.2024.08.22\recovered types(1)\other files

ThreatInfo has observed 05953.sys 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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen 05953.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Sweden
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for 05953.sys 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

05953.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00009010
Image base 0x00000001c0000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 15872

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 4096 bytes · 25.8% of section data
MD5 34b821a1e160adc2cb61cf6e519a0fe3
.rdata 1536 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 0603c531f84687631c96054861befe4c
.data 512 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 e73a347fba41cbb9158a9221757e0d90
.pdata 512 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 29cb64bc84a6e4a999c7bd04c0b4c5c1
.idata 2048 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 5ca9469f44c8f1f234bd99d2acd85b13
SecKdpSe 512 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
PAGE 2048 bytes · 12.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c05770a8ceba849fbbd1ee996bf7abfa
.edata 512 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 dd438d5b4ca3ce09f3ee3e198cfacb64
INIT 1024 bytes · 6.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5ba9bb66ce0537af85ad0972d5c7fb92
GFIDS 512 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0cb6c0bb759fef980ec4cbf6bff25907
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 d5fda66237287eac3d2f7053b7de0509
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 9a3627ceb58c6022b3d426ef647f8073

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.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.ExtHeur!

This report identifies 05953.sys by MD5 44a68884b9432c2e94a2140f906232c3. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 44a68884b9432c2e94a2140f906232c3.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.