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MaxCryptMonSrv.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 56fb0d979817391d07e4c9690bd8b9b8
Latest seen 2021-02-26 16:14:50 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-13 12:29:56 (6 years ago)
Size 521 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-04-13 12:29:56 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-26 16:14:50 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Max Secure Software. Product metadata: Max Secure Software FSService.

Digital signature

Signed by Max Secure Software India Private Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

MaxCryptMonSrv.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Max Secure Software FSService. The reported company name is Max Secure Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-26 16:14:50 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: Max Secure Software FSService
Company Name: Max Secure Software
MD5: 56fb0d979817391d07e4c9690bd8b9b8
Size: 521 KB
First Published: 2020-04-13 12:29:56 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-26 16:14:50 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-26 16:14:50 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Max Secure Software India Private Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on MaxCryptMonSrv.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed MaxCryptMonSrv.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 47.1%
Windows 7 35.3%
Windows 8.1 11.8%
Windows Server 2008 R2 5.9%

The most common operating system signal for MaxCryptMonSrv.exe is Windows 10 with 47.1% 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.

MaxCryptMonSrv.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 0x0002246c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 520192

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

.text 264192 bytes · 50.8% of section data
MD5 03e5df4e3df3317af1553788cd1154a8
.rdata 94208 bytes · 18.1% of section data
MD5 19bf41c840a3fa1f923229e64e97ebf8
.data 11776 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 5d0f3e63e66f7ea78b73425fbaf23c68
.pdata 19968 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 ca37018ffaa19a2fc08e403517292209
.rsrc 118784 bytes · 22.8% of section data
MD5 55a6dc6aa3e42d3912db65426ce09932
.reloc 11264 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 c57f1a574357af3232f43fa600bb8052

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 56fb0d979817391d07e4c9690bd8b9b8.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.