GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
RuntimeBroker.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2022-05-31 23:07:27 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-31 23:07:27 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: RuntimeBroker. Product metadata: RuntimeBroker.
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
RuntimeBroker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RuntimeBroker. The reported company name is RuntimeBroker. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-31 23:07:27 (3 years ago).
If RuntimeBroker.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | RuntimeBroker |
| Company Name: | RuntimeBroker |
| MD5: | eeaa5bf2843fa4e5ce31d27c5bee4278 |
| Size: | 36 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-31 23:07:27 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-31 23:07:27 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-31 23:07:27 (3 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen RuntimeBroker.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 Netherlands 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 RuntimeBroker.exe is Windows 7 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
RuntimeBroker.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 1f517e4b-5ab6-47c4-86d5-d7db8d85098a |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0053676652c2c85ab7ff839a53969d8f
39b41fd9faa6b31decbfc7843fb53c6e
f93d2e86aa955d9e771b8a941490f9e0
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 General Threat
This report identifies RuntimeBroker.exe by MD5 eeaa5bf2843fa4e5ce31d27c5bee4278. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.