GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
DIAG.EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-04-14 23:18:31 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 8e21aff58230d0888b4bff8b84793163
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-07-05 23:08:53 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-14 23:18:31 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Macrovision Corporation, Macrovision Europe Limited, and Macrovision Japan and Asia K.K.. Product metadata: SafeDisc SRV Tool APP.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
DIAG.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SafeDisc SRV Tool APP. The reported company name is Macrovision Corporation, Macrovision Europe Limited, and Macrovision Japan and Asia K.K.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-14 23:18:31 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If DIAG.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | SafeDisc SRV Tool APP |
| Company Name: | Macrovision Corporation, Macrovision Europe Limited, and Macrovision Japan and Asia K.K. |
| MD5: | 8e21aff58230d0888b4bff8b84793163 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-07-05 23:08:53 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-04-14 23:18:31 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-04-14 23:18:31 (4 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\movie\new folder |
ThreatInfo has observed DIAG.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 DIAG.EXE across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 50.0% 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 DIAG.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
DIAG.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
fb4c36f8a097a35bf697f8f2756a257e
2693ebb2e337bb3d9c9844441270becc
20e6c8587e3f311a09498a61445f7e51
b17c0496fbd8af84cdf226c70f08eeeb
b7fe3423efc6c8a74d5bf801bb0fed33
d324d88a5a066a8c99450727be14ffe9
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 General Threat
This report identifies DIAG.EXE by MD5 8e21aff58230d0888b4bff8b84793163. It is part of the Trojan 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.