A0014260.exe threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects A0014260.exe as Virtool.Passview. The sample was last observed on 2026-05-20 17:00:29 (a week ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with NirSoft / Remote Desktop PassView. This detection belongs to the Virtool report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virtool.Passview. 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

Virtool.Passview

Recommended action

Scan and remove

Last analysis

2026-05-20 17:00:29 (a week ago)

File hash

44bd492dfb54107ebfe063fcbfbddff5

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virtool.Passview, part of the Virtool threat category.

Category context

Virus tools and malware utilities used for modification, loading, or abuse. Related Virtool reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-27 13:04:20 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 17:00:29 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: Remote Desktop PassView.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 Virtool category for related samples and common context.

A0014260.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Remote Desktop PassView. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is Virtool.Passview, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 17:00:29 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0014260.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.Passview.

File Details

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.

ThreatInfo has observed A0014260.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.

This 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 A0014260.exe across 53 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States

Share 11.2%

Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 11.2% 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 A0014260.exe is Windows 10 with 59.0% 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

A0014260.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 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 Virtool.Passview

This report identifies A0014260.exe by MD5 44bd492dfb54107ebfe063fcbfbddff5. It is part of the Virtool 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 44bd492dfb54107ebfe063fcbfbddff5.
• 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 Virtool category to compare similar reports.