SONIC.EXE threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects SONIC.EXE as Suspicious Object. The sample was last observed on 2026-05-01 23:01:05 (4 days ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Microsoft Corporation / Windows® Internet Explorer.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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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

2026-05-01 23:01:05 (4 days ago)

File hash

c8aac36721c9a3ea8f6d6b538819380d

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object.

Timeline

First seen 2018-10-28 09:07:18 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-01 23:01:05 (4 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows® Internet Explorer.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

SONIC.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows® Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-01 23:01:05 (4 days ago).

If SONIC.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

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.

ThreatInfo has observed SONIC.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.

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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 80.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for SONIC.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

SONIC.EXE is identified as pe for 32 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 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.