WMIController.exe threat report

MD5 0ab5453ca2def2160db4e4c5bb2dc1cf
Latest seen 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago)
Size 167 KB
Product WMIController

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.AI. 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.AI
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago)
File hash
0ab5453ca2def2160db4e4c5bb2dc1cf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.AI.

Timeline

First seen 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: WMIController.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

WMIController.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WMIController. The current detection status is Trojan.AI, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago).

If WMIController.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.AI.

Product Name: WMIController
MD5: 0ab5453ca2def2160db4e4c5bb2dc1cf
Size: 167 KB
First Published: 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.AI (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-05 20:22:40 (4 years ago)
WMIController.exe 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.

%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed WMIController.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Lebanon with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows Server 2016 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WMIController.exe is Windows Server 2016 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.

WMIController.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: 0x0001b022

.NET Info:

MVID: a4095776-c54c-416d-b72c-e5a7452cc883
Typelib ID: bdf89fb0-42c8-45ae-8b79-682db4cca6b0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 102912 d98adaacf4961e6e1c3356824424754b
.rsrc 67072 b21abb39be62bbdb22aa63afaea0e15f
.reloc 512 2f5b2f8cd7c9cbf831cdc4c7d3849554

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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