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Tempwinpcap.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.CainAbel. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.CainAbel
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-26 09:00:54 (a day ago)
- File hash
- a11a2f0cfe6d0b4c50945989db6360cd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CainAbel, part of the Trojan threat category.
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 2017-05-22 09:03:28 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 09:00:54 (a day ago).
Company metadata: Riverbed Technology, Inc.. Product metadata: WinPcap 4.1.3.
Signed by Riverbed Technology, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
Tempwinpcap.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinPcap 4.1.3. The reported company name is Riverbed Technology, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.CainAbel, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 09:00:54 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Tempwinpcap.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.CainAbel.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinPcap 4.1.3 |
| Company Name: | Riverbed Technology, Inc. |
| MD5: | a11a2f0cfe6d0b4c50945989db6360cd |
| Size: | 893 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 09:03:28 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-26 09:00:54 (a day ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.CainAbel (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-26 09:00:54 (a day ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | Riverbed Technology, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Tempwinpcap.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:
| %profile% |
| %programfiles%\cain\driver |
| %programfiles%\cain |
| %localappdata% |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed Tempwinpcap.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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Tempwinpcap.exe across 57 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.4% 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 Tempwinpcap.exe is Windows 10 with 59.8% 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
Tempwinpcap.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
856b32eb77dfd6fb67f21d6543272da5
dc77f8a1e6985a4361c55642680ddb4f
7922d4ce117d7d5b3ac2cffe4b0b5e4f
00000000000000000000000000000000
ba26f4f9f9b95c2435c1dbf47e17a040
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.CainAbel
This report identifies Tempwinpcap.exe by MD5 a11a2f0cfe6d0b4c50945989db6360cd. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.