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WINZIPSS.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ef2097d89d5e3a93bdc8ee2d3e5c2f08
Latest seen 2024-01-12 23:53:19 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-09-04 13:13:58 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by WinZip Computing

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-09-04 13:13:58 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-12 23:53:19 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). Product metadata: WinZip System Utilities Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by WinZip Computing. 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.

WINZIPSS.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Utilities Suite. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-12 23:53:19 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: WinZip System Utilities Suite
Company Name: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing)
MD5: ef2097d89d5e3a93bdc8ee2d3e5c2f08
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-09-04 13:13:58 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-12 23:53:19 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-12 23:53:19 (2 years ago)
Signed By: WinZip Computing
Status: Valid

The signature on WINZIPSS.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%\winzip system utilities suite
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed WINZIPSS.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 7 75.0%
Windows 10 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for WINZIPSS.exe is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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.

WINZIPSS.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0002427e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 3128832

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

.text 169984 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 b04654ac0b214dc77a2a075ae831c223
.rdata 86016 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 a9fcf4b35bbdaa5c19f9143ba1487261
.data 7168 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 22eaf947532fc8a2e430e47334ab54d7
.rsrc 2825728 bytes · 90.3% of section data
MD5 cc32d39f0e5ef02d7cb5c5132069af21
.reloc 39936 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 f2cd84f132f03ee2a60a85170ad73531

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 ef2097d89d5e3a93bdc8ee2d3e5c2f08.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.