Binary.nssm.exe_32 file report

MD5 f9f9618c267f9a04b9a585ea096c87ee
Latest seen 2021-07-28 20:21:48 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 06:24:53 (5 years ago)
Size 381 KB
Publisher ExpressVPN
Product NSSM 32-bit
Signed by Express Vpn LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 06:24:53 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-28 20:21:48 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ExpressVPN. Product metadata: NSSM 32-bit.

Digital signature

Signed by Express Vpn LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

Binary.nssm.exe_32 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NSSM 32-bit. The reported company name is ExpressVPN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-28 20:21:48 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: NSSM 32-bit
Company Name: ExpressVPN
MD5: f9f9618c267f9a04b9a585ea096c87ee
Size: 381 KB
First Published: 2021-01-07 06:24:53 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-28 20:21:48 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-28 20:21:48 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Express Vpn LLC
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Binary.nssm.exe_32 is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%commonappdata%\package cache\{e5b9c3e5-889c-4f22-a959-f4b8660d7940}v9.4.0.271
%commonappdata%\package cache\{e5b9c3e5-889c-4f22-a959-f4b8660d7940}v9.4.0.271
%programfiles%\expressvpn\bootstrap
%windir%\installer
%commonappdata%\package cache\{e5b9c3e5-889c-4f22-a959-f4b8660d7940}v9.4.0.271
%commonappdata%\package cache\{e5b9c3e5-889c-4f22-a959-f4b8660d7940}v9.4.0.271

ThreatInfo has observed Binary.nssm.exe_32 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 83.3%
Windows 7 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for Binary.nssm.exe_32 is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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.

Binary.nssm.exe_32 is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00014f2b

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 163328 844cecaf78ee668268c06b3879a2bdb6
.rdata 41984 ab4c5253dc22d133aeb992c66b636925
.data 4096 9ae4405d890625177f0eafce6fd8ea2e
.rsrc 163328 c82e3aeb7374ec36651220a958400aaa
.reloc 9216 1c21ae570233ff285e989308dcfc9684

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.

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