GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Potassium.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- dd7a59a9403c0693b437fbc7c3322c2c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months 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.
File context
Potassium.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago).
If Potassium.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
| MD5: | dd7a59a9403c0693b437fbc7c3322c2c |
| Size: | 347 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-09 23:01:10 (2 months 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:
| %profile%\downloads\yokai private edition\opxoyuapwktlfzrv |
ThreatInfo has observed Potassium.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 Potassium.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 Australia 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 Potassium.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
Potassium.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
69d4850e04bcb0c05b8578ec09124d6e
c089824e3e69bb2dc7c504b10a77bb32
6712a3be0226f885833ea4ffeb74389f
87f0ef7bd8d7a825b786e00671b8ad70
4f2cefa6afdff57a0e3edb198d42360b
87baaa05f8ad0301f4b9e8aadd7e5c69
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 Potassium.exe by MD5 dd7a59a9403c0693b437fbc7c3322c2c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.