CMSMESSENGER.EXE threat report

MD5 4ef2e77ec710401c1ebdad45f2d13727
Latest seen 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
First seen 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher HawkSoft, Inc.
Signed by HawkSoft, Inc.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as AIDetect.4ca4eb7. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
AIDetect.4ca4eb7
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
File hash
4ef2e77ec710401c1ebdad45f2d13727
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as AIDetect.4ca4eb7.

Timeline

First seen 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: HawkSoft, Inc.. Product metadata: HawkSoft Client Management System.

Digital signature

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

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.

CMSMESSENGER.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HawkSoft Client Management System. The reported company name is HawkSoft, Inc.. The current detection status is AIDetect.4ca4eb7, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago).

If CMSMESSENGER.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 AIDetect.4ca4eb7.

Product Name: HawkSoft Client Management System
Company Name: HawkSoft, Inc.
MD5: 4ef2e77ec710401c1ebdad45f2d13727
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
Status: AIDetect.4ca4eb7 (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
CMSMESSENGER.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.

Signed By: HawkSoft, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on CMSMESSENGER.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.

100.0%

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for CMSMESSENGER.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.

CMSMESSENGER.EXE is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000cb675

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 867840 db9754633149496dd0c9bdfd2d455a29
.rdata 717312 184d3f6d11eaeaf4d06c4a9ca22e6c48
.data 20992 7054a3becc7f66be33cfc8dabc88f70b
.rsrc 67584 6926ae014025498dd44fe61a7c374105
.reloc 62464 4786c91e6c478f3f9af0d7d8b66e25ad

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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