WO18eureka.exe threat report

MD5 68e45c5e3baabea1500a99a0976b7b18
Latest seen 2025-09-29 23:00:59 (8 months ago)
First seen 2021-05-23 20:06:07 (4 years ago)
Size 12 MB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WinOptimizer. 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
PUP.WinOptimizer
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-09-29 23:00:59 (8 months ago)
File hash
68e45c5e3baabea1500a99a0976b7b18
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WinOptimizer.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-23 20:06:07 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2025-09-29 23:00:59 (8 months 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. 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.

WO18eureka.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18. The current detection status is PUP.WinOptimizer, based on the latest analysis from 2025-09-29 23:00:59 (8 months ago).

If WO18eureka.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 PUP.WinOptimizer.

Product Name: Ashampoo WinOptimizer 18
MD5: 68e45c5e3baabea1500a99a0976b7b18
Size: 12 MB
First Published: 2021-05-23 20:06:07 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-09-29 23:00:59 (8 months ago)
Status: PUP.WinOptimizer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-09-29 23:00:59 (8 months ago)
WO18eureka.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.

Signed By: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on WO18eureka.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%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo
%programfiles%\ashampoo

ThreatInfo has observed WO18eureka.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.

30.8%
23.1%
15.4%
7.7%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 30.8% 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 WO18eureka.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.

WO18eureka.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: 0x008967b0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 8970752 8101abddee9b5b82619e64dfc9052f6d
.itext 37888 a76df3dafb72fbdd615519dd8207f0c9
.data 105984 53353f457984385de6f4005a78bc3dd7
.bss 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 27136 8d6aa89a05697cfcf9372e61bb5853cb
.didata 4096 9286c3a8e0cdad45750df466ddf90c56
.edata 512 9fb9ce81ea1129719d64f96ae42a9658
.tls 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 731dc2b21b83f501f6dff94e72784095
.rsrc 3955712 accd667cf508c030e265ea5eff7eedfa

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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