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SGTool.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.IE. 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
- Hijack.IE
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-12-01 21:49:32 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 765e5f42b5c60d8979294be011986a24
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-12-01 21:39:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-01 21:49:32 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Sogou.com Inc.. Product metadata: 搜狗输入法.
Signed by Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
SGTool.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 搜狗输入法. The reported company name is Sogou.com Inc.. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-01 21:49:32 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SGTool.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 Hijack.IE.
File Details
| Product Name: | 搜狗输入法 |
| Company Name: | Sogou.com Inc. |
| MD5: | 765e5f42b5c60d8979294be011986a24 |
| Size: | 9 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-12-01 21:39:30 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-01 21:49:32 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.IE (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-01 21:49:32 (4 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: | Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SGTool.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%\sogouinput |
ThreatInfo has observed SGTool.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 SGTool.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 Canada 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 SGTool.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
SGTool.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.
b7c60396d097d73a9878518782c84bc8
df3b0e6f0eade26b47ba7fe645531c94
431f802d8b498b9c43e4cb0524b26536
5e5e4a556b46383a422f909f5a27f3cd
9212c0297869ae92a7a2b3b05062cc77
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 Hijack.IE
This report identifies SGTool.exe by MD5 765e5f42b5c60d8979294be011986a24. It is part of the Hijack 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.