GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Benchmark.exe threat report

Detected as Suspicious Object File reputation report
MD5 00a2301870f7e1448a57bb1bcd510d09
Latest seen 2024-08-01 23:05:28 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-07-14 23:02:27 (2 years ago)
Size 597 KB

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Detection name
Suspicious Object
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-08-01 23:05:28 (2 years ago)
File hash
00a2301870f7e1448a57bb1bcd510d09
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object.

Timeline

First seen 2024-07-14 23:02:27 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-01 23:05:28 (2 years ago).

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.

Benchmark.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-01 23:05:28 (2 years ago).

If Benchmark.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 Suspicious Object.

MD5: 00a2301870f7e1448a57bb1bcd510d09
Size: 597 KB
First Published: 2024-07-14 23:02:27 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-01 23:05:28 (2 years ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-01 23:05:28 (2 years ago)
Benchmark.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.

%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed Benchmark.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.

100.0%

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

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Benchmark.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.

Benchmark.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00062ed0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 610304

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

.text 430592 bytes · 70.6% of section data
MD5 fb923c6ccf39ff23b39733c76161ba6e
.rdata 141824 bytes · 23.2% of section data
MD5 86479b22a2444da2fdc06a4d682e11f0
.data 11264 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 07ab432a0d391729ce073c9731d77b0f
.pdata 20992 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 82b0711afb66171cfaca9b697a2470c5
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a493616bbbb15639b346bcc1ee0d06d3
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 2051519ee25fb194cec1dc81252c0d09

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 Suspicious Object

This report identifies Benchmark.exe by MD5 00a2301870f7e1448a57bb1bcd510d09. 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 00a2301870f7e1448a57bb1bcd510d09.
  • 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.