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DSE-Patcher.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 7732f8f2fffb502beb059869b1cf2eac
Latest seen 2026-04-02 23:01:40 (2 months ago)
First seen 2025-05-14 23:01:52 (a year ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Kai Schtrom
Product DSE-Patcher

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-02 23:01:40 (2 months ago)
File hash
7732f8f2fffb502beb059869b1cf2eac
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2025-05-14 23:01:52 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-04-02 23:01:40 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Kai Schtrom. Product metadata: DSE-Patcher.

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

DSE-Patcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DSE-Patcher. The reported company name is Kai Schtrom. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-02 23:01:40 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DSE-Patcher.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 Trojan.Downloader.

Product Name: DSE-Patcher
Company Name: Kai Schtrom
MD5: 7732f8f2fffb502beb059869b1cf2eac
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2025-05-14 23:01:52 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-02 23:01:40 (2 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-02 23:01:40 (2 months ago)
DSE-Patcher.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.

%profile%\downloads\dse-patcher_v1.0_20221127 (1)\dse-patcher
%profile%\downloads\dse-patcher_v1.0_20221127 (1).7z\dse-patcher
%profile%\downloads\dse-patcher_v1.0_20221127.7z\dse-patcher

ThreatInfo has observed DSE-Patcher.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DSE-Patcher.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.

DSE-Patcher.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001ea030
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1824256

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
UPX1 1748480 bytes · 95.8% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 79cff18c4f3f43e77d3a6a10e6530489
.rsrc 75776 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 01a6a18f671342a35a3a11865252f139

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 Trojan.Downloader

This report identifies DSE-Patcher.exe by MD5 7732f8f2fffb502beb059869b1cf2eac. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 7732f8f2fffb502beb059869b1cf2eac.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.