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A0014304.exe threat report

Detected as Virtool.Passview File reputation report
MD5 d28f0cfae377553fcb85918c29f4889b
Latest seen 2026-05-20 17:00:30 (a week ago)
First seen 2017-05-27 13:04:19 (9 years ago)
Size 53 KB
Publisher NirSoft
Product VNCPassView

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Detection name
Virtool.Passview
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-20 17:00:30 (a week ago)
File hash
d28f0cfae377553fcb85918c29f4889b
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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 13:04:19 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 17:00:30 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: VNCPassView.

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.

A0014304.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VNCPassView. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is Virtool.Passview, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 17:00:30 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0014304.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.

Product Name: VNCPassView
Company Name: NirSoft
MD5: d28f0cfae377553fcb85918c29f4889b
Size: 53 KB
First Published: 2017-05-27 13:04:19 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-20 17:00:30 (a week ago)
Status: Virtool.Passview (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-20 17:00:30 (a week ago)
A0014304.exe 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.

%desktop%\nirsoft_package_1.20.2\nirsoft
%profile%\downloads\nirsoft_package_1.20.2\nirsoft
%profile%\downloads\passrecpk (3)
%programfiles%\nirsoft\nirsoft
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\8kkbgkhc\nirsoft_package_1.20.5[1].zip\nirsoft
%desktop%\nirsoft\nirsoft_package_1.19.119.zip\nirsoft
%profile%\downloads\ns\nirsoft_package_1.19.118.zip\nirsoft
%desktop%\nirsoft\nirsoft_package_1.19.119\nirsoft
%profile%\downloads\ns\nirsoft_package_1.19.118\nirsoft_package_1.19.119.zip\nirsoft
%sysdrive%\program files local\_utilities\nirsoft_package_1.19.66\nirsoft

ThreatInfo has observed A0014304.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.

vncpassview.exe A0347907.exe vncpassview (1).exe A0212739.exe A0014304.exe

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.

Windows 10 57.9%
Windows 7 29.8%
Windows XP 5.2%
Windows 8.1 4.9%
Windows 8 0.6%
Windows Server 2003 0.6%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.6%
Windows Server 2016 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for A0014304.exe is Windows 10 with 57.9% 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.

A0014304.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00008ae8
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 53248

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

.text 32768 bytes · 61.5% of section data
MD5 660fe57d4d486e782227a8dceb88d78a
.rdata 7680 bytes · 14.4% of section data
MD5 9e6419a2cda3512e6b9f27c83ec29d4e
.data 3072 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 05e3b0bffcb63358bf6a42460f4b85b9
.rsrc 9728 bytes · 18.3% of section data
MD5 7aa8ca8e0cd32654a62afe8af500b9c7

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 A0014304.exe by MD5 d28f0cfae377553fcb85918c29f4889b. 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 d28f0cfae377553fcb85918c29f4889b.
  • 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.