GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
MS8.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- aa9b5634bf83cdeb378be9895fccd033
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: O&O Software GmbH. Product metadata: O&O DiskImage.
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
MS8.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with O&O DiskImage. The reported company name is O&O Software GmbH. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If MS8.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
| Product Name: | O&O DiskImage |
| Company Name: | O&O Software GmbH |
| MD5: | aa9b5634bf83cdeb378be9895fccd033 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-04-29 23:17:49 (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:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed MS8.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 MS8.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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:
The most common operating system signal for MS8.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
MS8.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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dd0fcbe4e7f5ffe635ee0d347bf2027d
4c99f06e9545aa6add93b253cdd5089f
b62b683507552a288aede51a0036017c
89cc9f3456fd22f35d12e8d0cb9e5baa
98b5b627358126be3186cb7cd99f7941
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 MS8.exe by MD5 aa9b5634bf83cdeb378be9895fccd033. 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.