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1_protected.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Risk.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- f93769bbab4ca23ad53fa85f8fa05d28
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.Gen, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Gougelet Pierre-e . Product metadata: XnView .
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
1_protected.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with XnView . The reported company name is Gougelet Pierre-e . The current detection status is Risk.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 1_protected.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 Risk.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | XnView |
| Company Name: | Gougelet Pierre-e |
| MD5: | f93769bbab4ca23ad53fa85f8fa05d28 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 06:16:01 (5 years ago) |
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:
| %commonappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed 1_protected.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen 1_protected.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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:
The most common operating system signal for 1_protected.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
1_protected.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit 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 Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
55d6fa7868d1424c7c2f27e753ac1967
b2e773bede15476ea5b2211c32ef0947
a00333f617fa462434621f97c63975c9
44f9d29638ee28c70102993b5788d7b3
bd7d1be84da15ca464db858b0aaf196e
181bdc2df6abad40e1b7a60e9a752463
fd97367d772f5902437c63d43571748a
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
62d9e41b5ac904cfbc7f93cd78aef597
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 Risk.Gen
This report identifies 1_protected.exe by MD5 f93769bbab4ca23ad53fa85f8fa05d28. It is part of the Risk 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.