GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PasswordRenew.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.Downloader. 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.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-18 08:00:26 (a week ago)
- File hash
- e1f132d2ff44267eff3ddd35ca43fd2e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2023-11-16 23:06:18 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 08:00:26 (a week ago).
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
PasswordRenew.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 08:00:26 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PasswordRenew.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.Downloader.
File Details
| MD5: | e1f132d2ff44267eff3ddd35ca43fd2e |
| Size: | 793 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-11-16 23:06:18 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-18 08:00:26 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-18 08:00:26 (a week 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\hbcd\programs\files |
| %desktop%\flash\hbcd\programs\files |
| %sysdrive%\hd externo\programas\hirens usb\hiren'sbootcd15.1\hbcd\programs\files |
| %sysdrive%\archivo de sistemas\usuarios\sirsoi\desktop\menu hirenboot\hbcd\programs\files |
| %sysdrive%\tools\pendrive hirens\hbcd\programs\files |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\dgaspcbh1\privat\salarizare - privat\programe\hbcd\programs\files |
ThreatInfo has observed PasswordRenew.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 PasswordRenew.exe across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 18.2% 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 PasswordRenew.exe is Windows 10 with 72.7% 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
PasswordRenew.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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cad62169214d7cddb0a750ed76387cdc
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
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ec5387b39d029a6518cc9ad81e6672da
721e1af36a1dd99ca09be338f636b38d
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.Downloader
This report identifies PasswordRenew.exe by MD5 e1f132d2ff44267eff3ddd35ca43fd2e. 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.