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NEService.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.Agent. 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.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-25 17:00:18 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 8c7fde7b368ca16c6af84e316c54eb84
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, 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 2025-08-26 23:01:45 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 17:00:18 (2 days ago).
Company metadata: SonicWall Inc.. Product metadata: NetExtender Windows Service.
Signed by SONICWALL INC.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
NEService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NetExtender Windows Service. The reported company name is SonicWall Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 17:00:18 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If NEService.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.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | NetExtender Windows Service |
| Company Name: | SonicWall Inc. |
| MD5: | 8c7fde7b368ca16c6af84e316c54eb84 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-08-26 23:01:45 (9 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-25 17:00:18 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-25 17:00:18 (2 days 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | SONICWALL INC. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on NEService.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\sonicwall\ssl-vpn |
ThreatInfo has observed NEService.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 NEService.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 NEService.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
NEService.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a2629afb490fb65c28b535a913391552
03ec197db93e8d797b45e862ecec8609
1c9d434f10a59374483cbde6a7462b19
8dfcdb6cbc59a2770627961c0c2281fd
0e20e97009aad08804eb1bdc8be94386
5fb7ff91f9c284e6eed99fd212ca3501
23ff6a213efdb79cdc3f020653e26378
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.Agent
This report identifies NEService.exe by MD5 8c7fde7b368ca16c6af84e316c54eb84. 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.