GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WeChatAppEx.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-08-07 23:00:33 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- d36dd678cd9c1ddc33dabfeb1c94bfa0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-07-29 23:04:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-07 23:00:33 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Tencent LLC. Product metadata: WeChatAppEx x64.
Signed by Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited. 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
WeChatAppEx.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WeChatAppEx x64. The reported company name is Tencent LLC. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-07 23:00:33 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WeChatAppEx.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | WeChatAppEx x64 |
| Company Name: | Tencent LLC |
| MD5: | d36dd678cd9c1ddc33dabfeb1c94bfa0 |
| Size: | 177 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-29 23:04:00 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-07 23:00:33 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-07 23:00:33 (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: | Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WeChatAppEx.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:
| %appdata%\tencent\wechat\xplugin\plugins\radiumwmpf\9193\extracted |
ThreatInfo has observed WeChatAppEx.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 WeChatAppEx.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 50.0% 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 WeChatAppEx.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
WeChatAppEx.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
684fef4129c123aca8cb92f2393271cb
36536bf8322d9b211fe73bd8d63b819f
b53366bc3e48fb9f75688174bab5479f
33ec042e67c16980356fa8a7205c77b8
4d5b1082bb804f7348b89a67b025c078
510239c9b6bb6b09fe9944496aa18c3b
d51aa2afe8c4966881241a9482b95b51
c642bc1527b5873b6dbf56c4a87d20cb
c83a2126e5aeef28116f21dda055e8c7
60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
d77a0ff7717fae4b914e696717b7479b
39d0cadcd90be2fffbbed70f1e069268
bbaf87c0906aa2713c004b9d2e606699
21365935a058bbf5c9caa3fe909303aa
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.Heur!
This report identifies WeChatAppEx.exe by MD5 d36dd678cd9c1ddc33dabfeb1c94bfa0. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.