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PUTTY.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.DCRat. 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.DCRat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 36e31f610eef3223154e6e8fd074190f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.DCRat, 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 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Simon Tatham. Product metadata: PuTTY suite.
Signed by Simon Tatham. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
PUTTY.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PuTTY suite. The reported company name is Simon Tatham. The current detection status is Trojan.DCRat, based on the latest analysis from 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PUTTY.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.DCRat.
File Details
| Product Name: | PuTTY suite |
| Company Name: | Simon Tatham |
| MD5: | 36e31f610eef3223154e6e8fd074190f |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.DCRat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-06-14 23:00:30 (a year 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: | Simon Tatham |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on PUTTY.EXE is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\0install.net\implementations |
ThreatInfo has observed PUTTY.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 PUTTY.EXE across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain 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:
The most common operating system signal for PUTTY.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
PUTTY.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
186ad8441ed39d3670b909687f469dc2
927ef87564955a9f0cd57d3ffe45f834
61a1b36fafa42e50581c3a38e5abf54b
84bb85c02b0e8d0320c8664591ee0ab1
c790180adebd196c4f716ba05f7b888f
87d7f2c19d2f352f334a58576949bd1b
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
c11f8f64fa649e52252bd2b23520593c
f63ff126564e8e886595555015112b66
ae80e9b66495204a863629d4af5a2968
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.DCRat
This report identifies PUTTY.EXE by MD5 36e31f610eef3223154e6e8fd074190f. 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.