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PowerExpertNT.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.MalPack. 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.MalPack
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-07-30 23:02:19 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 39483496950b1a7bbd28617e6006efeb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.MalPack, 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 2024-06-23 23:01:25 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-30 23:02:19 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Mullvad VPN. Product metadata: Mullvad VPN.
Signed by 2th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1235U. 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
PowerExpertNT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mullvad VPN. The reported company name is Mullvad VPN. The current detection status is Trojan.MalPack, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-30 23:02:19 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PowerExpertNT.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.MalPack.
File Details
| Product Name: | Mullvad VPN |
| Company Name: | Mullvad VPN |
| MD5: | 39483496950b1a7bbd28617e6006efeb |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-06-23 23:01:25 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-07-30 23:02:19 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.MalPack (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-07-30 23:02:19 (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: | 2th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1235U |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PowerExpertNT.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:
| %temp% |
| %commonappdata% |
| %localappdata% |
| %mydoc% |
ThreatInfo has observed PowerExpertNT.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 PowerExpertNT.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 Ecuador with 22.0% 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 PowerExpertNT.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
PowerExpertNT.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.
d06eaaaf061a7bb0c15be6fb6866fc3e
69c757e8607a48604d72a2c90041c1bd
c62b0c7765e1c12aa3b9af89d67cb587
2b4f494485a2f5a982412ca527f3a559
57a8877720efb231e30ba839d14ee070
e94730615863e99d884ab3460b8da7a5
035885826506922b826a212c9388cbfb
dfa3115904d2869b61ae011df1cb6b68
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
66030852e3d8706654def3b9518e660f
41437a2d50b3b1a27617a43314c1c5f0
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.MalPack
This report identifies PowerExpertNT.exe by MD5 39483496950b1a7bbd28617e6006efeb. 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.