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BookWorm-WT.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a339470e24c50151a7b4117396ea58ab
Latest seen 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher WildTangent, Inc.
Signed by WildTangent Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
File hash
a339470e24c50151a7b4117396ea58ab
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WildTangent, Inc..

Digital signature

Signed by WildTangent Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

BookWorm-WT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is WildTangent, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago).

If BookWorm-WT.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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Company Name: WildTangent, Inc.
MD5: a339470e24c50151a7b4117396ea58ab
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

BookWorm-WT.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.

Overview

Signed By: WildTangent Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on BookWorm-WT.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%\8t master backup\hp pavilion backup 2011\program files\hp games

ThreatInfo has observed BookWorm-WT.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen BookWorm-WT.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for BookWorm-WT.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.

Analysis

BookWorm-WT.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 0x000399fe
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 667648

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

.text 405504 bytes · 60.7% of section data
MD5 e82292d4485fbb2f0a2a018257457d05
.pecode 45056 bytes · 6.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14ced5cf23a7104700f8b4f46099119e
.pccode 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e913882d9017d19969eea5778db9802d
.rdata 118784 bytes · 17.8% of section data
MD5 c864d8e8cf84e8c7c556ea93da20cd67
.data 16384 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 992a4f607461809619a5c0e5c1144d8a
.phs 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9fc04eab56cc40612c5be55d47eb1c33
.rsrc 73728 bytes · 11.0% of section data
MD5 810a9306815fc26ef273e816d0f7368d

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies BookWorm-WT.exe by MD5 a339470e24c50151a7b4117396ea58ab. 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 a339470e24c50151a7b4117396ea58ab.
  • 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.