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ProcessHacker.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 0000b5552540b5374d74ae78f6de3b99
Latest seen 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Process Hacker
Product Process Hacker

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
File hash
0000b5552540b5374d74ae78f6de3b99
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Process Hacker. Product metadata: Process Hacker.

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.

File context

ProcessHacker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Process Hacker. The reported company name is Process Hacker. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago).

If ProcessHacker.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

Product Name: Process Hacker
Company Name: Process Hacker
MD5: 0000b5552540b5374d74ae78f6de3b99
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-13 23:06:16 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

ProcessHacker.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%

ThreatInfo has observed ProcessHacker.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Belarus 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ProcessHacker.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

ProcessHacker.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001779d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2514432

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

.text 1664000 bytes · 66.2% of section data
MD5 072b8f78a9fea3c44c7b4b4b7ad4209c
.rdata 555520 bytes · 22.1% of section data
MD5 bfc2ce95d9844b3fc899d2c55d4b87c8
.data 33792 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 e0778b2707e1c96915f36b7c7c78a268
.pdata 61440 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 fb6682685701779bd019b82a67e37dff
.didat 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8b5596d3d67ec9c1718bc799a3c0ee03
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1dd222b8ccd10cdf13bc65b6c19d2ca
.rsrc 192000 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 b7321de48c1af698aee826a863a5ae84
.reloc 6656 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 4bb5918bf74ae9aa1d4bccacd92cb801

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 ProcessHacker.exe by MD5 0000b5552540b5374d74ae78f6de3b99. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 0000b5552540b5374d74ae78f6de3b99.
  • 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.