GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Skype.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-02-12 23:17:20 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-10 23:03:38 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Skype Technologies S.A.. Product metadata: Skype.
Signed by Skype Software Sarl. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
Skype.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Skype. The reported company name is Skype Technologies S.A.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-10 23:03:38 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | Skype |
| Company Name: | Skype Technologies S.A. |
| MD5: | 8996ea5b4eee1e6996fa315a64030f3c |
| Size: | 134 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-02-12 23:17:20 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-10 23:03:38 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-10 23:03:38 (a year ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Skype Software Sarl |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Skype.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%\windowsapps\microsoft.skypeapp_15.111.3607.0_x64__kzf8qxf38zg5c |
| %commonappdata%\dell\saremediation\systemrepair\snapshots |
ThreatInfo has observed Skype.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 Skype.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 50.0% 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 Skype.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
Skype.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
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e5bde51e83e5f9f292899a62a7df0e47
613103b6e6f3d1dbefa183b6216f295f
7f78806522502dece0d90a1162a56d9f
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80e01542db1bcd2ab370b96cb4d59c50
19ca58911a89ebcca9f1343988acf9f4
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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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.