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NetCat GUI v1.3.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Generic File reputation report
MD5 3d23202f49e9b099cc8cdc551f0befcc
Latest seen 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Microsoft
Product netcat GUI

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Detection name
Trojan.Generic
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago)
File hash
3d23202f49e9b099cc8cdc551f0befcc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Generic, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft. Product metadata: netcat GUI.

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

NetCat GUI v1.3.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with netcat GUI. The reported company name is Microsoft. The current detection status is Trojan.Generic, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If NetCat GUI v1.3.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.Generic.

Product Name: netcat GUI
Company Name: Microsoft
MD5: 3d23202f49e9b099cc8cdc551f0befcc
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Generic (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-18 16:00:38 (a week ago)
NetCat GUI v1.3.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.

%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed NetCat GUI v1.3.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for NetCat GUI v1.3.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.

NetCat GUI v1.3.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 0x00010d1e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 5714432

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

.text 60928 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 62b76f6dfbe285542bcfc001f7652576
.rsrc 33280 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 79f8e00977b953235899a6a558762349
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 79c57a2d7b699e7cdd781d6f7a017932
.enigma1 5308416 bytes · 92.9% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 da114847e2b153a8cdc195dd86cf4701
.enigma2 311296 bytes · 5.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ecfa9c51ccfe0db84ed38d9cc3a5b287

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.Generic

This report identifies NetCat GUI v1.3.exe by MD5 3d23202f49e9b099cc8cdc551f0befcc. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3d23202f49e9b099cc8cdc551f0befcc.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.