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WZSEPE32.EXE file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: WinZip Computing. Product metadata: WinZip Self-Extractor.
Signed by Corel Corporation. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
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. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinZip Self-Extractor |
| Company Name: | WinZip Computing |
| MD5: | dfdcafe64b30223fc5d5807762157fc4 |
| Size: | 390 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-13 18:49:33 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Corel Corporation |
| 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%\windowsapps |
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 1 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 100.0% 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 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.
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.
b96ee425be3acc82e73b0c8fa5653c6f
f9f8838cfe85e155cc9e13b4b09c3b16
a1a2f3c065cfe96b7571b6e18bd325e1
0d0f09ea42d7e55ec3469246d706a37f
2f8c8b1f34b9f6f9102300d5b9644bb7
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.