GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Microsoft.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 beceae2fdc4f7729a93e94ac2ccd78cc
Latest seen 2023-12-20 23:20:51 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-31 10:02:31 (8 years ago)
Size 323 KB
Product NSSM 64-bit

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-20 23:20:51 (2 years ago)
File hash
beceae2fdc4f7729a93e94ac2ccd78cc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-31 10:02:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-20 23:20:51 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: NSSM 64-bit.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

Microsoft.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NSSM 64-bit. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-20 23:20:51 (2 years ago).

If Microsoft.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

Product Name: NSSM 64-bit
MD5: beceae2fdc4f7729a93e94ac2ccd78cc
Size: 323 KB
First Published: 2017-07-31 10:02:31 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-20 23:20:51 (2 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-20 23:20:51 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

Microsoft.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:

%windir%\fonts
%programfiles%\expressvpn\bootstrap\amd64
%windir%\system32
%windir%\appdata
%sysdrive%\windows
%windir%\vss
%windir%\64bit
%windir%\fones
%windir%
%sysdrive%\onekey_v13.4.5.203

ThreatInfo has observed Microsoft.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.

File Names:

21 observed names
taskhost.exe nssm.exe crss.exe taskmon.exe mmc.exe Network.exe TrustedInstellers.exe nssm_64.exe taskmgr.exe Interrupts.exe svchost.exe notepad.exe dwm.exe spoolsv.exe TrustedInstaller.exe LoginUi.exe IEXPL0RE.EXE dllhost.exe winlogon.exe ServiceManager64.exe Microsoft.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geography:

32 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 54.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows Server 2008 R2 35.8%
Windows 10 24.7%
Windows Server 2012 R2 20.9%
Windows 7 10.8%
Windows Server 2016 4.7%
Windows Server 2012 2.6%
Windows 8.1 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for Microsoft.exe is Windows Server 2008 R2 with 35.8% 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

Microsoft.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000189a0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 330240

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

.text 132096 bytes · 40.0% of section data
MD5 6b9da9b3af829181411e1f4e9bc9e02f
.rdata 28160 bytes · 8.5% of section data
MD5 cc275d47891f4edeefe92205296be5cf
.data 7680 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 12c0638d9bbd762feed41fb94a045a03
.pdata 6656 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 7936e3d95bbe6c52b78154fcb6315229
.rsrc 155648 bytes · 47.1% of section data
MD5 7d0713d09edaf755397e6807b9021dd3

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 Microsoft.exe by MD5 beceae2fdc4f7729a93e94ac2ccd78cc. 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 beceae2fdc4f7729a93e94ac2ccd78cc.
  • 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.