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Runtime Broker.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- f97865659deb5ffe8c0efe89123a0ea1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Runtime Broker. Product metadata: Runtime Broker.
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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
Runtime Broker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Runtime Broker. The reported company name is Runtime Broker. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Runtime Broker.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | Runtime Broker |
| Company Name: | Runtime Broker |
| MD5: | f97865659deb5ffe8c0efe89123a0ea1 |
| Size: | 65 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-03 16:14:25 (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.
Common Places:
| %startup% |
ThreatInfo has observed Runtime Broker.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 Runtime Broker.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 Saudi Arabia 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 Runtime Broker.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
Runtime Broker.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
7c3081d4c77ec74f67ed005f125c617e
3447c0876bc89a11adb34a8917bc33e0
5458724ea5196b97b41d92bc516d0537
8bb4874d494082b5309066c7889cc36a
bb3c76807c2cc73423707f8c8b80a583
f9f838aa17f32d667fd7ad00702ca604
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies Runtime Broker.exe by MD5 f97865659deb5ffe8c0efe89123a0ea1. It is part of the Susp 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.