WO18.exe file report

MD5 55563303ddd7b9aa5c3a8c85f79f93e9
Latest seen 2023-09-02 23:21:41 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-30 12:25:01 (5 years ago)
Size 8 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-30 12:25:01 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-02 23:21:41 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18.

Digital signature

Signed by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG. 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.

WO18.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-02 23:21:41 (2 years 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: Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18
MD5: 55563303ddd7b9aa5c3a8c85f79f93e9
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2020-12-30 12:25:01 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-02 23:21:41 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-02 23:21:41 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on WO18.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%\ashampoo
%programfiles%
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo

ThreatInfo has observed WO18.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 Saudi Arabia with 16.7% 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 WO18.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.

WO18.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: 0x00734a58

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 7528960 3cf4c7ee7914f66ddae35e996d1b046a
.itext 30208 0db712951dd27c4265860dfde09f4061
.data 81408 66e4999d51d28885d2e8ada1487631d7
.bss 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 26112 0359a98ba2108c1630b3dbdce2372dd3
.didata 4096 75487c9e8737362e8ca7643e1f568970
.edata 512 095f9eb2d0c9302d202972b86fb97b64
.tls 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 0a7aedb200eebac41552481cc5408da5
.rsrc 1695744 86ca7b37ba06d038af24954f5144333d

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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