GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ProcessHacker.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- c506246ae9bed9b6c0e7c1b7eeb67035
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
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.
First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: wj32. Product metadata: Process Hacker.
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File 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.
File Details
| 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) |
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:
| %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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen ProcessHacker.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 Serbia 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 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
03a4f2189df8e82d708823bb64075727
4c3e3ed2c81afdd1e8001aa1ac122e6a
5705f3196c8dd639f75c9850b8b8347f
122f543804e40027fa71b67372c7a786
fd33c0469d15db666cd94057b15c3452
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.