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WinSecret.exe threat report

Detected as Virus.Neshta File reputation report
MD5 006788d096c330e4660bf78c4ba38920
Latest seen 2024-10-22 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-10-22 23:00:46 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB

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Detection name
Virus.Neshta
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-10-22 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
File hash
006788d096c330e4660bf78c4ba38920
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virus.Neshta, part of the Virus threat category.

Category context

Self-replicating or infecting malware families and related samples. Related Virus reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-22 23:00:46 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-22 23:00:53 (2 years ago).

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 Virus category for related samples and common context.

File context

WinSecret.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virus.Neshta, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-22 23:00:53 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virus reports for broader family-level investigation.

If WinSecret.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 Virus.Neshta.

File Details

MD5: 006788d096c330e4660bf78c4ba38920
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2024-10-22 23:00:46 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-10-22 23:00:53 (2 years ago)
Status: Virus.Neshta (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-10-22 23:00:53 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

WinSecret.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\programs

ThreatInfo has observed WinSecret.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 WinSecret.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Croatia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Croatia 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WinSecret.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

WinSecret.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000080e4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 40448

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

CODE 29696 bytes · 73.4% of section data
MD5 ca3464d4f08c9010e7ffa2fe3e890344
DATA 1024 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 7ffc3168a7f3103634abdf3a768ed128
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2560 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 6e7a45521bfca94f1e506361f70e7261
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 7e6c0f4f4435abc870eb550d5072bad6
.reloc 1536 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 16968c66d220638496d6b095f21de777
.rsrc 5120 bytes · 12.7% of section data
MD5 4892b4969a17d5bce17bd93a02a31753

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 Virus.Neshta

This report identifies WinSecret.exe by MD5 006788d096c330e4660bf78c4ba38920. It is part of the Virus 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 006788d096c330e4660bf78c4ba38920.
  • 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 Virus category to compare similar reports.