GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PureSyncTray.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Backdoor.Gen.
First seen 2020-11-25 04:07:03 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 06:09:09 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Jumping Bytes. Product metadata: PureSync.
Signed by Jumping Bytes (Christoph Guentner). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
PureSyncTray.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PureSync. The reported company name is Jumping Bytes. The current detection status is Backdoor.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 06:09:09 (5 years ago).
If PureSyncTray.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 Backdoor.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | PureSync |
| Company Name: | Jumping Bytes |
| MD5: | e557ad765f09888792d9ce3ee0d3aff6 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-11-25 04:07:03 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-05 06:09:09 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Backdoor.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-05 06:09:09 (5 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: | Jumping Bytes (Christoph Guentner) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PureSyncTray.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen PureSyncTray.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 PureSyncTray.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
PureSyncTray.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.
b7f816ae75c3839883858da4b7609426
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
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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 Backdoor.Gen
This report identifies PureSyncTray.exe by MD5 e557ad765f09888792d9ce3ee0d3aff6. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.