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SlimServiceFactory.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aa6b542e0cbbf704cba58cb8f074b41a
Latest seen 2023-01-10 23:34:38 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-16 12:07:02 (8 years ago)
Size 239 KB
Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-16 12:07:02 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-10 23:34:38 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

SlimServiceFactory.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-10 23:34:38 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP 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

MD5: aa6b542e0cbbf704cba58cb8f074b41a
Size: 239 KB
First Published: 2017-07-16 12:07:02 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-10 23:34:38 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-10 23:34:38 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on SlimServiceFactory.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%\slimservice
%desktop%\johnbackup\files from old laptop\program files

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

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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:

Windows 7 50.0%
Windows 10 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for SlimServiceFactory.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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

SlimServiceFactory.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000cfec
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 237568

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

.text 109568 bytes · 46.1% of section data
MD5 666b0e4260eeeea31e24eab08af44be0
.rdata 45056 bytes · 19.0% of section data
MD5 d63e9d148dc2986ccbd5666e9c02c6e6
.data 8704 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 4a47d37d6b1f4b022d12a6ff79e6e6bf
.pdata 6656 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 435755d1e2755fb9aa0938599bed207a
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 cb3a6e798a9568fc939d89878df9fe58
.rsrc 65024 bytes · 27.4% of section data
MD5 9d48b37876f0080ca6cc48ec55bdd37d
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 bf18e1f3d3c4f96a0eb06f8a6493830d

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with aa6b542e0cbbf704cba58cb8f074b41a.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.