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WinCsFlags.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.SuspiciousFile File reputation report
MD5 3ad2536cabedcf96b4813cf0afcd8aeb
Latest seen 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago)
Size 7 MB
Publisher Microsoft Corp.
Product WinCsFlags

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Detection name
Risk.SuspiciousFile
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
3ad2536cabedcf96b4813cf0afcd8aeb
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.SuspiciousFile, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corp.. Product metadata: WinCsFlags.

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Azure Code Sign. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.

WinCsFlags.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinCsFlags. The reported company name is Microsoft Corp.. The current detection status is Risk.SuspiciousFile, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If WinCsFlags.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 Risk.SuspiciousFile.

Product Name: WinCsFlags
Company Name: Microsoft Corp.
MD5: 3ad2536cabedcf96b4813cf0afcd8aeb
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Risk.SuspiciousFile (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 19:02:07 (2 weeks ago)
WinCsFlags.exe 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.

Signed By: Microsoft Azure Code Sign
Status: Valid

The signature on WinCsFlags.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.

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed WinCsFlags.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.

Windows 8 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WinCsFlags.exe is Windows 8 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.

WinCsFlags.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000a51d0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 7917056

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 704512 bytes · 8.9% of section data
MD5 1d88f5377d6f2ac1115ac390d87f64f2
.managed 3308032 bytes · 41.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b8a818579759a67e49820b0b1e0835da
.rdata 3065856 bytes · 38.7% of section data
MD5 a7ca7a91bf2effc0209decd3ae15b5f7
.data 351232 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 69240ff037664260de1655de38e846e1
.pdata 297472 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 af44fa1449d028245c69a66634c04977
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a6bcc955af3736d64bd22a46d1e66c44
.reloc 188416 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 ad2633c2ca8d1abeb6de6ec6633740d8

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 Risk.SuspiciousFile

This report identifies WinCsFlags.exe by MD5 3ad2536cabedcf96b4813cf0afcd8aeb. It is part of the Risk 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3ad2536cabedcf96b4813cf0afcd8aeb.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Risk category to compare similar reports.