GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

NetCrunchTools.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 9a56b909e397171c87f11be9dd1b4fc2
Latest seen 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
Size 16 MB
Publisher AdRem Software, Inc.
Product NetCrunch Tools
Signed by AdRem Software sp. z o.o.

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
File hash
9a56b909e397171c87f11be9dd1b4fc2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: AdRem Software, Inc.. Product metadata: NetCrunch Tools.

Digital signature

Signed by AdRem Software sp. z o.o.. 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. 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

NetCrunchTools.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NetCrunch Tools. The reported company name is AdRem Software, Inc.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago).

If NetCrunchTools.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: NetCrunch Tools
Company Name: AdRem Software, Inc.
MD5: 9a56b909e397171c87f11be9dd1b4fc2
Size: 16 MB
First Published: 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-25 23:01:28 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

NetCrunchTools.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.

Overview

Signed By: AdRem Software sp. z o.o.
Status: Valid

The signature on NetCrunchTools.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%\adrem\netcrunch tools

ThreatInfo has observed NetCrunchTools.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 NetCrunchTools.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for NetCrunchTools.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

NetCrunchTools.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 0x005ddd70
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 17608704

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

.text 6127104 bytes · 34.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3907668e1c2df3b60e1ec08b03166e3d
.itext 19968 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 51a79a482ca7458609297504518c4dd6
.data 277504 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 bd9058a6ccc5ef843a78917f04b615eb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 22528 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8f32a7da08a97d4b246d25c4e5f169d4
.didata 24576 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7e6e4c789ed19ed5b98838a2c276b97b
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ca6e108a2f2d5d1c0a6073637ac9df0f
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bc6c667aedddbb1e3db4ddc91b8fdb2e
.reloc 520704 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 902dd7170df9122fe7ba60e98c8327b3
.rsrc 891392 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 66c66f4572f7b0454d01038ffcc26936
.enigma1 9461760 bytes · 53.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 fd1e10352c021701412f53a897860c7e
.enigma2 262144 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6da041ebdf13ccd10613e4ce7925fdeb

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 NetCrunchTools.exe by MD5 9a56b909e397171c87f11be9dd1b4fc2. 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 9a56b909e397171c87f11be9dd1b4fc2.
  • 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.