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ProcessHacker.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.Patcher File reputation report
MD5 c506246ae9bed9b6c0e7c1b7eeb67035
Latest seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher wj32
Product Process Hacker

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Detection name
Hack.Patcher
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
File hash
c506246ae9bed9b6c0e7c1b7eeb67035
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: wj32. 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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.

ProcessHacker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Process Hacker. The reported company name is wj32. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

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 Hack.Patcher.

Product Name: Process Hacker
Company Name: wj32
MD5: c506246ae9bed9b6c0e7c1b7eeb67035
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
Status: Hack.Patcher (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
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.

%desktop%\install\portapps_platform.full\portableapps\processhackerportable\app\processhacker

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.

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.

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 0x000d40d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 1427456

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

.text 932864 bytes · 65.4% of section data
MD5 03a4f2189df8e82d708823bb64075727
.rdata 221184 bytes · 15.5% of section data
MD5 4c3e3ed2c81afdd1e8001aa1ac122e6a
.data 32256 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 5705f3196c8dd639f75c9850b8b8347f
.pdata 45056 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 122f543804e40027fa71b67372c7a786
.rsrc 185856 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 fd33c0469d15db666cd94057b15c3452
.reloc 10240 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 b59718c7460d0f60f645f93414db0409

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 Hack.Patcher

This report identifies ProcessHacker.exe by MD5 c506246ae9bed9b6c0e7c1b7eeb67035. It is part of the Hack 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c506246ae9bed9b6c0e7c1b7eeb67035.
  • 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 Hack category to compare similar reports.