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ByteFenceService.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 328a1fb278d25f9485412bacd2dfd09b
Latest seen 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
First seen 2020-07-09 03:05:10 (5 years ago)
Size 158 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-09 03:05:10 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Byte Technologies LLC. Product metadata: ByteFence Anti-Malware.

Digital signature

Signed by Byte Technologies LLC. 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. 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.

ByteFenceService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ByteFence Anti-Malware. The reported company name is Byte Technologies LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: ByteFence Anti-Malware
Company Name: Byte Technologies LLC
MD5: 328a1fb278d25f9485412bacd2dfd09b
Size: 158 KB
First Published: 2020-07-09 03:05:10 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-18 23:00:50 (2 months ago)
Signed By: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on ByteFenceService.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.

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%profile%\downloads\umbda vol 1\pictures

ThreatInfo has observed ByteFenceService.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.

Windows 7 50.7%
Windows 10 45.2%
Windows 8.1 2.9%
Windows 8 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for ByteFenceService.exe is Windows 7 with 50.7% 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.

ByteFenceService.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 0x00024c1e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: e4d98a7b-d596-4e3a-bd64-0659647a5286
Typelib ID: 23a6157f-ff4e-41b4-941c-24a828b415dc

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 146432

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

.text 142848 bytes · 97.6% of section data
MD5 4e1abdeb48b2a1233176b3612ccad6b1
.sdata 1024 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6552aaf504476a0e0301df5f38b1cb9e
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 1b3cc6cf2bfbfeb86575f4be266244b4
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 f1bb4136f1b595c874c3cf5b003d482f

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 328a1fb278d25f9485412bacd2dfd09b.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.