GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
VPNServiceHost.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2024-07-05 23:18:04 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-26 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago).
Product metadata: VPNServiceHost.
Signed by 7270356 Canada Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
VPNServiceHost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VPNServiceHost. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-26 23:01:06 (2 weeks 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: | VPNServiceHost |
| MD5: | ca7df7439bb05f2d852763c8cb20d437 |
| Size: | 19 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-05 23:18:04 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-26 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-26 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | 7270356 Canada Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on VPNServiceHost.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:
| %appdata%\lavasoft\web companion |
ThreatInfo has observed VPNServiceHost.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 VPNServiceHost.exe across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 31.3% 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 VPNServiceHost.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.
Analysis
VPNServiceHost.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | f45d555d-ffeb-4ac0-a04c-7636602cc8c2 |
| Typelib ID: | d9821fd2-7443-4c7d-b200-dc92a84217eb |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
234a388fcaf0223a873acf3e82ae6db2
55e60133525383c19cf9b2202d3dd319
8689e5f34dc182f364f30b244a5cd853
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.