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SecurityService.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.TotalAV. 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
- PUP.TotalAV
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- e38dbc0e168fe1fee197b88660f0e16f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-01-03 23:02:45 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago).
Signed by Total Security Limited. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
SecurityService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.TotalAV, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SecurityService.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 PUP.TotalAV.
File Details
| MD5: | e38dbc0e168fe1fee197b88660f0e16f |
| Size: | 234 KB |
| First Published: | 2025-01-03 23:02:45 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | PUP.TotalAV (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 16:56:23 (2 weeks 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: | Total Security Limited |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on SecurityService.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
| %commonappdata%\totalav\updates\6_2_121 |
ThreatInfo has observed SecurityService.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 SecurityService.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 United States 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 SecurityService.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
SecurityService.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
2329a619d28ae8c3cb2d55c2f590e0d4
1dddcb8b76ec23f8543b8bb5bb89c67a
f772a60d84c160f5488104c7f4ec3b75
532cec48c9ce6c179f0436598cf7b1d5
bb8ad8dacb23879fc6dd8cc8d26d3e5e
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 PUP.TotalAV
This report identifies SecurityService.exe by MD5 e38dbc0e168fe1fee197b88660f0e16f. It is part of the PUP 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.