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WZSEPE32.EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Packed. 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.Packed
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-02-26 23:20:30 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 50a8866a49e4cb095185c5a7ec01aaf0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed.
First seen 2023-10-20 23:08:45 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-02-26 23:20:30 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L.. Product metadata: WinZip Self-Extractor.
Signed by WinZip Computing. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
WZSEPE32.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip Self-Extractor. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L.. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2024-02-26 23:20:30 (2 years ago).
If WZSEPE32.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.Packed.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinZip Self-Extractor |
| Company Name: | WinZip Computing, S.L. |
| MD5: | 50a8866a49e4cb095185c5a7ec01aaf0 |
| Size: | 376 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-10-20 23:08:45 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-02-26 23:20:30 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Packed (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-02-26 23:20:30 (2 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | WinZip Computing |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WZSEPE32.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:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed WZSEPE32.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 WZSEPE32.EXE across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 33.3% 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 WZSEPE32.EXE is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
WZSEPE32.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b41a5a735583c7870054ce0e8c9a74ad
73548237b8a595ae17567e56da9d827b
258b605660b0df6b5e824e93836ff2f5
e5dfbd5989689dd0779f70b2ab9747b3
3f6420a6a39b18cd5dd794e3dd97ebe8
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Packed
This report identifies WZSEPE32.EXE by MD5 50a8866a49e4cb095185c5a7ec01aaf0. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.