WcCommunication.exe file report

MD5 269b4529caf1cf378e01e74d3f0a2b5f
Latest seen 2023-06-03 23:55:54 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-08-13 13:11:18 (5 years ago)
Size 21 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-08-13 13:11:18 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-03 23:55:54 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: WebCompanion.Communication.

Digital signature

Signed by LAVASOFT SOFTWARE CANADA INC. 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.

WcCommunication.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WebCompanion.Communication. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-03 23:55:54 (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: WebCompanion.Communication
MD5: 269b4529caf1cf378e01e74d3f0a2b5f
Size: 21 KB
First Published: 2020-08-13 13:11:18 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-03 23:55:54 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-03 23:55:54 (2 years ago)
Signed By: LAVASOFT SOFTWARE CANADA INC
Status: Valid

The signature on WcCommunication.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%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion

ThreatInfo has observed WcCommunication.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.

42.9%
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 42.9% 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 WcCommunication.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.

WcCommunication.exe is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00004f8e

.NET Info:

MVID: c65cff5b-cad2-4894-94e1-fdda7689b185
Typelib ID: 744f51ef-ed39-4b7c-b99b-d5d1e3a2ebba

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 12288 9af584eccf040fe5d2018aab2c3a653e
.rsrc 1536 5cac106370ea02e678edcd09e3fb0da2
.reloc 512 1e993afff2cae841f4e27fae0a03c9a0

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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