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StatUser.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 42956fe3c9ac6b22f04608f1c4c4d88f
Latest seen 2021-11-20 21:13:39 (4 years ago)
First seen 2019-11-05 13:02:49 (6 years ago)
Size 587 KB
Signed by Xu Jing

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 2019-11-05 13:02:49 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-20 21:13:39 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Smart Game Booster.

Digital signature

Signed by Xu Jing. 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.

StatUser.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Game Booster. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-20 21:13:39 (4 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.

Product Name: Smart Game Booster
MD5: 42956fe3c9ac6b22f04608f1c4c4d88f
Size: 587 KB
First Published: 2019-11-05 13:02:49 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-20 21:13:39 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-20 21:13:39 (4 years ago)
Signed By: Xu Jing
Status: Valid

The signature on StatUser.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.

%programfiles%\pcgameboost

ThreatInfo has observed StatUser.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.

Windows 10 75.0%
Windows Vista 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for StatUser.exe is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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.

StatUser.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 0x0006d5b0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 587776

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

.text 441344 bytes · 75.1% of section data
MD5 07b213d55c49ff7175e68099b4189e40
.itext 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb2f1683275372490e12d5390726419a
.data 17408 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 f7e6781f6b04df7143d3f1d31cec5307
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 10752 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 c51021d4824d5ecca8dcf75c3aa5b329
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 2a1229455ab27d4e3309a9bfe54a53dc
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0b7ea46af2a84ef1f37cab1cc1a72ebe
.reloc 22528 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 d74560b5dd9d80e47008df47a6db083e
.rsrc 93184 bytes · 15.9% of section data
MD5 db5399fff421c69827e870aae7bbdb8e

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 42956fe3c9ac6b22f04608f1c4c4d88f.
  • 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.