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DigitalLicenseManager.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 f42a8b68a1ebff4824a80c083924c442
Latest seen 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (6 days ago)
First seen 2023-03-23 23:48:53 (3 years ago)
Size 24 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 14:00:37 (6 days ago)
File hash
f42a8b68a1ebff4824a80c083924c442
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2023-03-23 23:48:53 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (6 days 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

DigitalLicenseManager.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DigitalLicenseManager.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.Heur!.

File Details

MD5: f42a8b68a1ebff4824a80c083924c442
Size: 24 MB
First Published: 2023-03-23 23:48:53 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (6 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 14:00:37 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

DigitalLicenseManager.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:

%programfiles%\octoplus

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

Top country Argentina
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina 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 DigitalLicenseManager.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

DigitalLicenseManager.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 0x01757aa5
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 25479680

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

.text 10637312 bytes · 41.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 42afb5fffcb0affeeab1cf4ca9643ec2
.data 81920 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1b21927a96b24f9ba457cf6304d7c21c
.rdata 3780096 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 f81605967db5dcf0d1cf3e8ae5746f3c
.qtmetad 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d1b0ad8e3dc0dcf58c2a649bba6b64b1
.qtmimed 323584 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5bbc322eac01fe8dd85ef20f6dd417c4
.eh_fram 2451968 bytes · 9.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a0b296570ac071de3279504317715368
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 20992 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5af8b29195fad368e4c9e0770934e0e7
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 645a54cf3abb3bfef2e6a2dfda213892
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.LAx0 5788160 bytes · 22.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 9fa5412f2f46c2fbe0b1253435aece57
.LAx1 2388992 bytes · 9.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 040cc54c924408d291892a4be94023f3
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 eddcbbb63307f4f400317d2a67e7156f

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.Heur!

This report identifies DigitalLicenseManager.exe by MD5 f42a8b68a1ebff4824a80c083924c442. 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 f42a8b68a1ebff4824a80c083924c442.
  • 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.