WcCommunication.exe file report

MD5 9a0f8e8ec3d5cd06c5c8b4eb3d577dc5
Latest seen 2026-04-10 23:00:47 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-08-27 23:23:04 (3 years ago)
Size 22 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-27 23:23:04 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-10 23:00:47 (3 weeks 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 2026-04-10 23:00:47 (3 weeks 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: 9a0f8e8ec3d5cd06c5c8b4eb3d577dc5
Size: 22 KB
First Published: 2022-08-27 23:23:04 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-10 23:00:47 (3 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-10 23:00:47 (3 weeks 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
%temp%\webcompanion.zip
%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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 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: 0x0000501e

.NET Info:

MVID: 4262eeb5-e0bf-45ab-a834-c70fd7919a97
Typelib ID: 744f51ef-ed39-4b7c-b99b-d5d1e3a2ebba

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 12800 9fe75d5a4f32c9d37c89eea8a831225f
.rsrc 1536 5cac106370ea02e678edcd09e3fb0da2
.reloc 512 1d23695f4a0383f98427cf9c416f3f20

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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