GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Photoshop.exe threat report

Detected as Hijack.Explorer File reputation report
MD5 9c2f6f645a7dabdb0c060c0c01bd02a4
Latest seen 2021-03-02 04:17:59 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-02 04:16:06 (5 years ago)
Size 42 MB
Publisher Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Product Adobe Photoshop CS3

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.Explorer. 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
Hijack.Explorer
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-03-02 04:17:59 (5 years ago)
File hash
9c2f6f645a7dabdb0c060c0c01bd02a4
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.Explorer, part of the Hijack threat category.

Category context

Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-03-02 04:16:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-02 04:17:59 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe Systems, Incorporated. Product metadata: Adobe Photoshop CS3.

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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.

File context

Photoshop.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adobe Photoshop CS3. The reported company name is Adobe Systems, Incorporated. The current detection status is Hijack.Explorer, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-02 04:17:59 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Photoshop.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 Hijack.Explorer.

File Details

Product Name: Adobe Photoshop CS3
Company Name: Adobe Systems, Incorporated
MD5: 9c2f6f645a7dabdb0c060c0c01bd02a4
Size: 42 MB
First Published: 2021-03-02 04:16:06 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-02 04:17:59 (5 years ago)
Status: Hijack.Explorer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-02 04:17:59 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

Photoshop.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\adobe

ThreatInfo has observed Photoshop.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.

OS Version:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Photoshop.exe is Windows 7 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

Photoshop.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 0x02baa000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 44815562

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

.text 16887808 bytes · 37.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 6fbcb2e48c322c32009926a5954ad9c0
.textidx 716800 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4a157c2519e79353e65ab160b4a275f6
CONST 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 738b1830ac74a8890f225a26a221b861
.rdata 3002368 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 f80f65e43b61ff8e865e74eb0e0766a7
.data 425984 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 e3dd52a067717ed4f0091502849cf51f
.fnp_dir 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0e8f51836bec61dde20e93a7f2b44078
.fnp_mar 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 afe904447712c4f997a3e54cd9b3a4a7
.rsrc 23770314 bytes · 53.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 585b4695c8d52662e845ab20d4a0de0c

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 Hijack.Explorer

This report identifies Photoshop.exe by MD5 9c2f6f645a7dabdb0c060c0c01bd02a4. It is part of the Hijack 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.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan the device and confirm whether this exact hash is present. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9c2f6f645a7dabdb0c060c0c01bd02a4.
  • 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 Hijack category to compare similar reports.