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SuperShieldProcessHooker64.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b49d5e91a3ae8d018acd5c41eb3e52b8
Latest seen 2021-03-21 21:32:28 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-12 21:03:14 (8 years ago)
Size 100 KB
Publisher PC Pitstop LLC
Product PC Matic Super Shield
Signed by P.C. Pitstop LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-12 21:03:14 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-21 21:32:28 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by P.C. Pitstop LLC. 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

SuperShieldProcessHooker64.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 2021-03-21 21:32:28 (5 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.

File Details

Product Name: PC Matic Super Shield
Company Name: PC Pitstop LLC
MD5: b49d5e91a3ae8d018acd5c41eb3e52b8
Size: 100 KB
First Published: 2017-10-12 21:03:14 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-21 21:32:28 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-21 21:32:28 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: P.C. Pitstop LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on SuperShieldProcessHooker64.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%\pcpitstop\super shield
%programfiles%\pcpitstop

ThreatInfo has observed SuperShieldProcessHooker64.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 SuperShieldProcessHooker64.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 81.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 81.8% 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 54.5%
Windows 10 45.5%

The most common operating system signal for SuperShieldProcessHooker64.exe is Windows 7 with 54.5% 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

SuperShieldProcessHooker64.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000042fc
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 95744

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

.text 56320 bytes · 58.8% of section data
MD5 7b9630ada13c9a3542b4d164c3c49b7a
.rdata 26624 bytes · 27.8% of section data
MD5 84c4d0a1cdbb3881d8b40cb5a6183ee9
.data 6144 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 e68fc0de99ccd3fe1964086fb90b85de
.pdata 3584 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 f0186b9c4f9e8e5659c5da02a9c19706
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 f8b26c299649d8ee02f0684e05f53486
.reloc 1536 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 d34dbc55bb33c4e02060ff99628d6c5f

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 b49d5e91a3ae8d018acd5c41eb3e52b8.
  • 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.