GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Chrome140.exe threat report

Detected as Possible Threat File reputation report
MD5 fe18dd8bcd42f3656c1b04e13afad465
Latest seen 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
Size 4 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Possible Threat. 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
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago)
File hash
fe18dd8bcd42f3656c1b04e13afad465
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks 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.

File context

Chrome140.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago).

If Chrome140.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 Possible Threat.

File Details

MD5: fe18dd8bcd42f3656c1b04e13afad465
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-04 23:00:41 (3 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

Chrome140.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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed Chrome140.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 Chrome140.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Dominican Republic
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Dominican Republic 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 Chrome140.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

Chrome140.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 0x00803160
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 4484940

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

1193362 bytes · 26.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7e35bc14b427d0915bed5cab788d5bba
154676 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1782600a909497fb4b6f29c7b3639380
351734 bytes · 7.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 99b8e91ab4f9a7b5b78e638832a86d3f
6 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6c5e29c7892d94bc7c2694d7b51ab071
66426 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a689d887e16daef1b18fdf5e2593baf7
.imports 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f7a1d30f4c252f7c05331709e47f9ed
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 21fd8213143d9576c9bf7550096daaf9
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 2717184 bytes · 60.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d61d3ce8b5156cf15cd6db7448ddf78b
.reloc 16 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 2165f57bc1f5d67f839167701abb9af9

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 Possible Threat

This report identifies Chrome140.exe by MD5 fe18dd8bcd42f3656c1b04e13afad465. 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 fe18dd8bcd42f3656c1b04e13afad465.
  • 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.