GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
7za.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.DriverPack. 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
- PUP.DriverPack
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-12-09 23:04:03 (5 months ago)
- File hash
- 8edd7a6f1dc2017e3b04fb167e6de488
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.DriverPack.
First seen 2018-03-20 00:09:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-12-09 23:04:03 (5 months ago).
Company metadata: Igor Pavlov. Product metadata: 7-Zip.
Signed by Kuzyakov Artur Vyacheslavovich IP. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
7za.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 7-Zip. The reported company name is Igor Pavlov. The current detection status is PUP.DriverPack, based on the latest analysis from 2025-12-09 23:04:03 (5 months ago).
If 7za.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 PUP.DriverPack.
File Details
| Product Name: | 7-Zip |
| Company Name: | Igor Pavlov |
| MD5: | 8edd7a6f1dc2017e3b04fb167e6de488 |
| Size: | 644 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-03-20 00:09:31 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-12-09 23:04:03 (5 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.DriverPack (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-12-09 23:04:03 (5 months 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Kuzyakov Artur Vyacheslavovich IP |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on 7za.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\driverpack_17.7.58\bin |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{0b7f8673-bb2e-4729-9a81-ffdf5c6e83fa} |
| %temp%\7zipsfx.001\bin |
| %temp%\7zipsfx.000\bin |
| %temp%\7zipsfx.002\bin |
| %profile%\downloads\driverpack_17.7.33.4_lan.zip\bin |
| %sysdrive%\program\driverpack_17.7.73\bin |
| %sysdrive%\bin |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\bones\appdata\local\temp\7zipsfx.000\bin |
| %sysdrive%\нестеров\appdata\local\temp\7zipsfx.001\bin |
ThreatInfo has observed 7za.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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen 7za.exe across 41 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 20.9% 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 7za.exe is Windows 10 with 56.6% 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
7za.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
73037cf99b59c2654224a4d2b49228b8
ed9257c61f396600b1b3c3b2cb8a053d
a91a3662a3a1311a7594242471a1d4bb
35925cfdc1176bd9ffc634a58b40ec17
57dade68bf695b420ab8988c9a25a910
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 PUP.DriverPack
This report identifies 7za.exe by MD5 8edd7a6f1dc2017e3b04fb167e6de488. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.