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SuperShieldProcessHooker32.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4a0f81baf8359b0c7432ab2e7d77274c
Latest seen 2023-09-06 23:10:31 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-09-24 20:46:41 (4 years ago)
Size 138 KB
Publisher PC Pitstop LLC
Signed by PC Matic, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-09-24 20:46:41 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-06 23:10:31 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Pitstop LLC. Product metadata: PC Matic Super Shield.

Digital signature

Signed by PC Matic, 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.

SuperShieldProcessHooker32.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Matic Super Shield. The reported company name is PC Pitstop LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-06 23:10:31 (2 years ago).

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: PC Matic Super Shield
Company Name: PC Pitstop LLC
MD5: 4a0f81baf8359b0c7432ab2e7d77274c
Size: 138 KB
First Published: 2021-09-24 20:46:41 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-06 23:10:31 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-06 23:10:31 (2 years ago)
Signed By: PC Matic, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on SuperShieldProcessHooker32.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%\pcpitstop

ThreatInfo has observed SuperShieldProcessHooker32.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SuperShieldProcessHooker32.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.

SuperShieldProcessHooker32.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00006771
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 126976

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

.text 58368 bytes · 46.0% of section data
MD5 106b4befa134988bc6c0893fc07215a6
.rdata 55296 bytes · 43.5% of section data
MD5 71df5f8c915bbdf53aae330764aa0954
.data 4096 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 9a1e249c752d5f5d9d6ef3e86e44150f
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 7ee528dca0f5e63f43b1dcf53e8d5566
.reloc 7680 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 19a31c6cfa7ae87aa4dfe38b2d8a9b46

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 4a0f81baf8359b0c7432ab2e7d77274c.
  • 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.