GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Setup.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 9d8e064cde31129526409adf55d8beb9
Latest seen 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Signed by IObit Information Technology

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago)
File hash
9d8e064cde31129526409adf55d8beb9
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ASUSTeK Computer Inc..

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

Setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is ASUSTeK Computer Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Setup.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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Company Name: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
MD5: 9d8e064cde31129526409adf55d8beb9
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-21 21:30:20 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

Setup.exe 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: IObit Information Technology
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Setup.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%

ThreatInfo has observed Setup.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 Setup.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Nigeria
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Nigeria 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Setup.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

Setup.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0002c8de
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 1488384

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 1096192 bytes · 73.6% of section data
MD5 35097bbf61f6597f5f50ddec3a8350c1
.unsanct 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 be3cb0e7b25b825ca034cbea7e8b9eaf
.mummifo 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7589cd02eae0fc60ccea53c6cfcfae2a
.c 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b6e4dac97cb85e5443b10893d7fa6c63
.fuegian 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7aff4339832a1e35d80d4311817a9c0d
.atmiatr 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 348a2eb91f36462f925a44c7f26cad72
.serenoa 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 49b9669894ed923d3d49a793614baacd
.cacodyl 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48dddb8cbb6f314a2406bbd64dbbb15a
.forekee 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4d042db7b10aeecdb82247e843940b49
.guttula 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d701c8e1b17085ee555bc71a166bc203
.cargoos 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 61ee2d2d0198c041c2e5081497858f73
.vampiri 320000 bytes · 21.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1af04f8f1dd3d677a4dd6a03de91f41
.data 31744 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 65bb6c038e2b254fbd6f3e0487810d8e
.rsrc 31232 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 218a9149eded5992670cb0caf1cc5fb1

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies Setup.exe by MD5 9d8e064cde31129526409adf55d8beb9. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9d8e064cde31129526409adf55d8beb9.
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