GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

KeyGen.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 0c0d8db30d995139b6612433de93b446
Latest seen 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
Size 92 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
0c0d8db30d995139b6612433de93b446
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks 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.

File context

KeyGen.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago).

If KeyGen.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

MD5: 0c0d8db30d995139b6612433de93b446
Size: 92 KB
First Published: 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-05 23:01:31 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

KeyGen.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:

%sysdrive%\download\app\admincc_promod\shadow defender\кейгены

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

Top country Bulgaria
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Bulgaria 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 KeyGen.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

KeyGen.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 0x00001c77
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 93696

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

.text 3584 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 7dbac50d2b9ab9d56643f61b5e569f54
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 6f486bb4bf9e89a90ab26895342cf232
.data 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 e77238f30b80c1bb8909242f05fcc36c
.rsrc 77824 bytes · 83.1% of section data
MD5 b84d94ec39205eee7c340f03fea245ba
.data1 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5b1a50053dccab59c5e39232cfee7318
.data2 10240 bytes · 10.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b4434522ccb33f5b45aab60237c347c0
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 c654447840ba124ebe1e6552ac25b60a

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 KeyGen.exe by MD5 0c0d8db30d995139b6612433de93b446. 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 0c0d8db30d995139b6612433de93b446.
  • 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.