GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Defraggler.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2024-10-05 23:01:42 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- c12aceef4cb97761e2f35529e5b228ba
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader.
First seen 2023-03-15 23:45:45 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-05 23:01:42 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Piriform Software Ltd. Product metadata: Defraggler.
Signed by Piriform Software Ltd. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
File context
Defraggler.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Defraggler. The reported company name is Piriform Software Ltd. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-05 23:01:42 (2 years ago).
If Defraggler.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.
File Details
| Product Name: | Defraggler |
| Company Name: | Piriform Software Ltd |
| MD5: | c12aceef4cb97761e2f35529e5b228ba |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-03-15 23:45:45 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-10-05 23:01:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-10-05 23:01:42 (2 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: | Piriform Software Ltd |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on Defraggler.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\archivos de programa |
| %profile%\downloads\ccleaner professional\ccleaner_professional_plus_v5.84.0.1_portable.rar\ccleaner professional plus v5.84.0.1 portable\app |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed Defraggler.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 Defraggler.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 33.3% 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 Defraggler.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
Defraggler.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.
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0b0de8650af7c3bc0b1f9e62531b3fad
2e21d88497ef01800949d2dd7fe596c3
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
0120f5c2c8d459036064612cb6a7f6a1
b57224f7066a7bf00e28eed92d002cd2
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 Defraggler.exe by MD5 c12aceef4cb97761e2f35529e5b228ba. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.