ToolProcessSecurity.exe file report

MD5 cc3a068357cf1ef2415b6f291dd08879
Latest seen 2026-03-14 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
First seen 2023-12-20 23:36:58 (2 years ago)
Size 570 KB
Publisher YL Software

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-12-20 23:36:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-14 23:01:11 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: YL Software. Product metadata: WinUtilities Process Security.

Digital signature

Signed by Suining YiLong Software Store. 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.

ToolProcessSecurity.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinUtilities Process Security. The reported company name is YL Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-14 23:01:11 (2 months 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: WinUtilities Process Security
Company Name: YL Software
MD5: cc3a068357cf1ef2415b6f291dd08879
Size: 570 KB
First Published: 2023-12-20 23:36:58 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-14 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-14 23:01:11 (2 months ago)
Signed By: Suining YiLong Software Store
Status: Valid

The signature on ToolProcessSecurity.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed ToolProcessSecurity.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 25.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ToolProcessSecurity.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.

ToolProcessSecurity.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00045895

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 335872 15456ef43cf8f6dcf5cccc18d7377b87
.rdata 32768 5b0dd8a7921a1bc5d3b755ffff599505
.data 12288 430b27557aa8db768f70f1b53f4a65b4
.rsrc 176128 714f0923ba9f9409e6745d09a7a0ba1c

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.

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