GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PlagiusDesktop.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 21186af1b260868a9d7229f41581c47e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: GH Software Ltda. (http://www.plagius.com). Product metadata: Plagius - Plagiarism Detector (Detector de Plágio).
Signed by GH Software Ltda Me. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
PlagiusDesktop.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Plagius - Plagiarism Detector (Detector de Plágio). The reported company name is GH Software Ltda. (http://www.plagius.com). The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years ago).
If PlagiusDesktop.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Plagius - Plagiarism Detector (Detector de Plágio) |
| Company Name: | GH Software Ltda. (http://www.plagius.com) |
| MD5: | 21186af1b260868a9d7229f41581c47e |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-25 23:03:48 (2 years 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: | GH Software Ltda Me |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PlagiusDesktop.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed PlagiusDesktop.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 PlagiusDesktop.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 Brazil 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 PlagiusDesktop.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
PlagiusDesktop.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.
62330fcb5586d6f325615cef318fce91
3ea1b21cccb884c8fec30e40a92f7b2a
afdecb2415019fcdf096b299b091284b
89fdea66307836a735ec41b888624e98
a799a188a73eb7b8ccbddd9e9e15b83d
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.Heur!
This report identifies PlagiusDesktop.exe by MD5 21186af1b260868a9d7229f41581c47e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.