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ProduKey64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9a074dfa8278bce7b2359a21a75e33bd
Latest seen 2021-07-06 20:06:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-11 07:04:18 (8 years ago)
Size 112 KB
Publisher NirSoft
Product ProduKey
Signed by Nir Sofer

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-11 07:04:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-06 20:06:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: ProduKey.

Digital signature

Signed by Nir Sofer. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

ProduKey64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ProduKey. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-06 20:06:28 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: ProduKey
Company Name: NirSoft
MD5: 9a074dfa8278bce7b2359a21a75e33bd
Size: 112 KB
First Published: 2017-07-11 07:04:18 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-06 20:06:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-06 20:06:28 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Nir Sofer
Status: Valid

The signature on ProduKey64.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:

%programfiles%\tools\nirsoft\produkey v1.67
%programfiles%\gegeek_toolkit\gegeek toolkit\wsccportable
%desktop%\educacao ambiental
%sysdrive%\gegeek toolkit\nirlauncher\nirsoft
%desktop%\2. produkey both
%sysdrive%\3. portable apps\gegeek_toolkit\wsccportable
%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%\desktop\8gb_nero\nirsoft_package_1.19.11.zip\nirsoft
%sysdrive%\desktop\8gb_nero\nirsoft_package_1.19.11\nirsoft
%sysdrive%\app\appdata\local\temp

ThreatInfo has observed ProduKey64.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.

File Names:

3 observed names
ProduKey64bit.exe ProduKey.exe ProduKey64.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ProduKey64.exe across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 22.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 22.6% 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 78.1%
Windows 7 15.6%
Windows 8.1 3.1%
Windows Server 2012 R2 3.1%

The most common operating system signal for ProduKey64.exe is Windows 10 with 78.1% 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

ProduKey64.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 0x000128a0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 107520

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

.text 73728 bytes · 68.6% of section data
MD5 c799336c78d0e816d766de508f8a396c
.rdata 15872 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 ab1c1a8ec42699a39b5f9abb423c75ae
.data 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 97240998bbd6d03d9b90d98460f5bdcb
.pdata 3072 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 f07ca2842661345a7968f0ce1654b5df
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 f15e1aae33e0d18f1f49bd56a140c75c

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9a074dfa8278bce7b2359a21a75e33bd.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.