GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Connection.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 1e5a95a84fdd4950d249d6de04f34d40
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago).
Signed by Nitro Software, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
Connection.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Connection.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| MD5: | 1e5a95a84fdd4950d249d6de04f34d40 |
| Size: | 14 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-09-14 23:12:42 (3 years ago) |
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: | Nitro Software, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Connection.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:
| %profile% |
ThreatInfo has observed Connection.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 Connection.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands 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:
The most common operating system signal for Connection.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
Connection.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
f923b9f18e9a83bce325060fde4b9af3
ffbff0c54c97ee94b08845a18c013aa6
1be0e1deac304fa693eb32eeb4e6a5b7
21586622b8b43102f569f520198000eb
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies Connection.exe by MD5 1e5a95a84fdd4950d249d6de04f34d40. It is part of the Susp report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.